THE GRACE OF GIVING

Intro. - Two types of Grace - salvation and service

The Circumstances

They were facing severe trial - outward pressure

They were facing extreme poverty - outward pressure

The demonstrated overflowing joy - inward pressure

No Urging Needed

This was their idea - they pleaded to give

They counted it a privilege to share

Exceeding Expectations

They gave themselves first to the Lord - priorities

The result was rich generosity

A Reminder - Christ’s Example - 2 Corinthians 8:9

Concl. - Excel in the grace of giving 2 Corinthians 8:7

Of yourselves and your resources