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IN PURSUIT OF

THE HEART

JANUARY 9, 2022

2 Corinthians 9:7

Pastor Matt LaValliere

I. WHY GIVE CHEERFULLY? (2 COR. 9:6:11)

A. The condition of our hearts matters when we give because it is a matter

of God's glory, and God is very concerned about His glory. (Isaiah 48:9-11)

B. Cheerful giving acknowledges God is the owner of all we have. (1 Chronicles 29:11-14, Psalm 50:12)

C. Giving cheerfully means NOT giving reluctantly or under compulsion. (2 Corinthians 9:7)

D. Wanting to give cheerfully requires transformation and is rooted in be-

holding Christ. (2 Corinthians 3:18)

II. GIVING CHEERFULLY IS GOOD FOR OUR HEARTS

A. Our hearts should not be tied to anything fleeting. (Proverbs 23:4-5)

B. Laying up treasure in heaven protects our hearts from becoming

attached to the things of this world.

C. Our hearts want freedom and will test the world's offer to be a consumer

of goods, but we are promised that cheerful giving results in enrichment

for generosity, not consumption. (2 Corinthians 9:11)

III. GIVING CHEERFULLY GLORIFIES GOD

A. We are told that is the cheerful giver who pleases God. (2 Corinthians 9:7)

B. Paul wants us to understand that we should always view giving as it

relates to God. (2 Corinthians 9:7)

C. Scripture highlights God, the great giver. (Genesis 1, 1 Corinthians 3:21-22, Romans 8:32)

D. Christ gave cheerfully and was not reluctant or compulsed. (John 10:17)