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Motivated Giving

2. 1 Let a man regard us in this manner, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. 2 In this case, moreover, it is required of stewards that one be found trustworthy.
- I Corinthians 4:1-2

3. Motivation
Pro Coaches Provide “Motivation”

4. Motivation affects “Giving”
Pro Coaches Provide “Motivation”
Motivation affects “Giving”
Not $
Not Age
Not Size

5. The Lord provides the growth
The Lord provides the challenge

6. #1 – Guilt What is our Motivation? “I have to”
II Corinthians 9:7 – Happy, not guilty
Guilt is unbiblical

7. #2 – Responsibility What is our Motivation? “I ought to”
Legalistic, perfectionism
20% give 80%, 30% give 18%, 50% give 2%
Self-satisfaction

8. #3 – Need What is our Motivation? “I want to give”
II Corinthians 8:13-15 – God provides so we can provide
One kindles desire in others as well as sacrifice
Only give to what you see or agree to

9. #4 – Thanksgiving What is our Motivation? “Outflow giving”
Thank-you God type of giving
Evangelistic giving
Tied to level of thankfulness

10. #5 – Worship What is our Motivation?
Outflow of personal relationship with God
Romans 2:1
Giving as worship
No downside

11. Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.
- Romans 12:1

12. #6 – Holy Spirit What is our Motivation? “Gift” – Romans 12:6-8
Holy Spirit enables giving
Pray for this gift or these people

13. What is your motivation?
Summary
What is your motivation?

14. Ask God for new motivation
Summary
What is your motivation?
Ask God for new motivation

15. Continue to learn Summary What is your motivation?
Ask God for new motivation
Continue to learn