First and Best? Josh Howerton on Giving (2 Corinthians 9:7)
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Exhibit AKey Evidence
- In this sermon, Josh Howerton of Lake Point Church frames giving your "first and best" as one of three moments that change the trajectory of a disciple's life.
- Then comes the card: pray, then fill in your two-year commitment. Then the question: does that number reflect your first and best, or are you asking what Cain asked, "what can I sort of afford"?
- Generosity is beautiful. A changed heart that gives is fruit of the Spirit.
- Comparing a family's pledge to Cain is pressure, even when it's gentle.
Exhibit BFrom the Word
“So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver.”
Source: Josh Howerton · Lakepointe Church sermon
Josh Howerton in his own words, from a Lakepointe Church sermon in the "Into the Breach" series. All quotes are verbatim.
ClassifiedFull Briefing
Calm question, honest answer: is this how Scripture teaches giving?
In this sermon, Josh Howerton of Lake Point Church frames giving your "first and best" as one of three moments that change the trajectory of a disciple's life. Then comes the card: pray, then fill in your two-year commitment. Then the question: does that number reflect your first and best, or are you asking what Cain asked, "what can I sort of afford"?
Generosity is beautiful. A changed heart that gives is fruit of the Spirit. But Paul says each one gives as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity. Comparing a family's pledge to Cain is pressure, even when it's gentle.
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2 Corinthians 9:7 (NKJV)