Why You Should Give Generously to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering

I. Give generously because God is the source of the gift.

2 Corinthians 9:6 ESV

The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.

Luke 12:19 ESV

And I will say to my soul, “Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years; relax, eat, drink, be merry.” ’

II. Give generously because it will bring glory to God.

2 Corinthians 4:15 ESV

For it is all for your sake, so that as grace extends to more and more people it may increase thanksgiving, to the glory of God.

John 15:8 ESV

By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples.

III. Give generously because it meets the needs of others.

1 John 3:17 ESV

But if anyone has the world’s goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God’s love abide in him?

IV. Give generously because God has given the gift of His Son.

Romans 6:23 ESV

For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

2 Corinthians 8:9 ESV

For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you by his poverty might become rich.

Big Idea: You should give generously to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering.

Study Guide

How should the giving of Christians reveal what they support?

What is the relationship between accumulating wealth and giving generously in ministry to others?

What is God’s purpose in providing the giver everything he or she needs?

Paul reminded the Corinthians that God is capable of meeting their needs as they followed His leadership in meeting the needs of others. One obvious way the Lord provides for His people is through one another. When God’s people happily render the service of meeting one another’s needs, the result is thanksgiving to God. Those receiving gifts from other believers recognize His hand at work and thank Him.

How is worship—thanksgiving and glory to God—produced by your giving?

Have you had the experience of receiving a generous gift given in the name of God? What was your response?

Have you had the experience of giving a generous gift in the name of God? Without giving specific details of the person, what was the response of the recipient?

How should God’s ultimate gift to us compel us to give? What can you do to keep this truth in your thoughts this week?

How do you know if your giving is truly generous?