13 And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are naked and open to the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.
Hebrews 4:13
Q & A：
- Why is it biblical to worship God with our giving? What does giving to the church allow the church to achieve? What hinders us from giving freely to God? (Phil 4:10-20)
- Tithing is one of the biblical financial principles we should obey and that demonstrates our trust in Him to supply all our needs. What is God’s view and purpose on tithing, and how does it differ from your own? What does tithing achieve? (Phil 4:17-19, Mal 3:8-11, Pro 3:9-10)
- The Apostle Paul taught another biblical financial principle: Free Will Offering. How does it differ from tithing? What does it mean to be a good steward of God’s resources? How does it allow us to serve as a channel of God’s love to the people? (Phil 4:10, 14-17; Exo 35:29; 2 Cor 9:6-10)
- What happens when we choose to supply and multiply the seed? What is the act of giving a reflection of? What sort of attitude should we have as we sow as God prompts us to? How can we nurture the godly habit of giving unto the Lord? (2 Cor 9:6-7,10; Luke 6:38)
Summary：
This week’s sermon will guide us in reflecting on financial stewardship and learning from the beautiful relationship between the Apostle Paul and the Philippian church. As Christians, we are called to develop a godly perspective on money throughout our faith journey. Scripture teaches us that true security is not found in wealth but in God’s faithful provision. Therefore, we must not only break free from dependence on money but also cultivate a generous and giving heart. A heart of generosity is demonstrated not only through faithfully tithing but also in being sensitive to the prompting of the Holy Spirit, willingly giving whenever He moves our hearts. When we honor God in our finances and practice giving as an act of faith, we train ourselves to walk in His truth and sow into His Kingdom with an eternal perspective. True blessing is not measured by how much we possess but by how faithfully we steward what God has entrusted to us. Let us respond to His calling with faith, experience the abundance of His grace through generosity, and live out financial wisdom that aligns with His will.