By gifting, certain people in the Body will make generous and even sacrificial donations.
God’s Standard for How Someone with the Spiritual Gift of Giving Operates
Generosity describes the person using this gift as God intends.
We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. … if it is giving, then give generously. (Rom. 12:6-8)
Keep in mind that generosity is about more than the actual amount given. The person is generous in accordance with what they have. Remember what Jesus said about the widow who put in just “two very small copper coins, worth only a few cents” while rich people gave large amounts. He said, “Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others. They all gave out of their wealth; but she, out of her poverty, put in everything – all she had to live on.” (Mk. 12:41-44)
Let’s be careful not to overlook people in the Body with the gift of giving who lack great means. Their small gift might inspire other people in the church more than those giving large amounts. God has been known to do much with the little people have had to offer.
The Ministry Handbook: Spiritual Gifts in Use adds to this content five observations we need to make about the gift of giving in regard to church finances. It also suggests who to get involved based on gifting when it comes to managing church finances or when we need consultation about financial matters. The handbook also provides help with who to recruit, or delegate to, on a number of other ministry tasks based on gifting.
Also Read: I Know Some Servants . . . with the Spiritual Gift of Giving
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All Practicum Posts about Budgeting and Finances:
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- Budget Process of Body Life?
- Budget Fostering Body Life?
- Budget Reflect the Great Commission?
- Church Finances & Christlikeness
- Praying About Church Finances is the Christ-like Thing to Do
- Encourage Integrity in Giving
- Managing Finances with Integrity
- Finances & The Way the Church Functions
- Gospel Affects Even Our Finances
- Grace Affects Giving
- Financial Consultants & the Church
- Financial Management in the Church
- Church Finances & the Spiritual Gift of Giving
- Prayer an Integral Part of Church Finances?
- Perspective When Praying about Finances
- Priorities When Praying about Finances
- God’s Word Helps with Church Finances
- Generosity Affected by the Name of the Lord
- Help for Working on Church Budgets
- Before Closing Your Doors, Remember God’s Resurrection Power
- Impact of Leaders’ Example on Church Finances
- The Impact of a Leaders’ Attitude Toward Money
- Protection & Safeguards for Church Finances
- Financial Protection Begins with the Belt of Truth
- Shepherd Leaders Protect and Nurture in Regard to Finances