Every Family in God's Service

“But just as you excel in everything --- in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in your love for us --- see that you also excel in this grace of giving.”
~2 Corinthians 8:7

Consistent and sacrificial giving is an act of Christian gratitude. It reveals a true grasp of the magnitude of God’s salvation gifts to us through Christ.

Our giving is also an act of Christian faith. It declares that God is the giver of all things. And it reflects a confidence that our gracious Father will always keep his promises to provide for his children. It’s an act of dependence on him. To withhold our money or to give it grudgingly or with hesitation reflects an insecurity that denies the very thing this church teaches.

We also believe real giving serves to sanctify us --- to shape us and mold us more into the image of Jesus --- which is the whole point of our being saved. When we give away our money, we’re becoming like Christ as we act in our context the same way our Lord acted in his. We give up our physical resources for others because of our spiritual riches in God. When we give, we’re considering the needs of others more important than our own. That’s what it means to attain to the “whole measure of the fullness of Christ.”

And this kind of giving applies equally to all baptized disciples of Jesus. It’s not the size of the weekly gift; it’s the size of the heart to give. It’s not the amount of the money; it’s the amount of the willingness and eagerness to give it. Regardless of economic status or income or employment or unemployment, these principles are for all of us. No exceptions.

Excelling in giving has nothing to do with personal resources. It’s all about experiencing and participating in God’s mercy and grace.

The Legacy focus from here on out is spiritual growth and maturity and discipline. Christian accountability to God and to one another. Christian responsibility. And the expectation for all our members is that you consistently and sacrificially give of your income.

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