Introduction:
? Giving God the first place in our financial stewardship empowers us to flourish in hard times – 1 Kgs 17:8-15,2 Cor. 8:5
The principle of sowing and reaping (Genesis 8:22, 2 Corinthians 9:6–8) is a spiritual law — it teaches that our giving positions
The “Thin Line” — Between Faith and Presumption
sacrificial giving often expresses deep faith and devotion.
So here’s the balance:Principle of Faith not compulsion, Sacrifice, not foolishness, Obedience, not imitation
What Kind of “Flourish” Are We Talking About?
? Every giving towards kingdom advancement endears us to God – Luk. 7:1-4/ Hag. 1:3-13
? Genuine commitment to kingdom advancement empowers believers to keep flourishing like the palm tree, thereby eliminating dry seasons – Psa. 92:12-15/ Psa. 37:18-19
? Serving the interest of the kingdom of God is a vital key to covenant wealth – Mat. 6:24-33/ Mat. 25:31-40/ Hag. 1:5-14
Week 1 : FUNDAMENTALS OF KINGDOM WEALTH – Part 1a
Demands for Guaranteed Returns on Our Seed Sown
? We must recognize that our seed is not a financial donation to help the church, the poor or the ministry, but our seed is a spiritual transaction that answers in heaven and triggers supernatural order of blessings upon our lives – Gen. 8:20-22/ Gen. 22:15-22/ 1 Kgs 3:3-13
? We must sow our seed willingly – 2 Cor. 8:12/ Exo. 35:4,16,22
? Sow in righteousness – Mal. 3:3-4/ Heb. 12:28