- Respond gratefully to what GOD has first given us. “...but they gave themselves first to the Lord.” 2 Corinthians 8:5 NKJV.
- Obey responsibly to glorify God as a faithful proclamation of God’s Word. “...they glorify God for the obedience of your confession to the gospel of Christ.” 2 Corinthians 9:13 NKJV.
- Sacrifice proportionately as Christ sacrificed for us. “...according to their ability, yes, and beyond their ability...” 2 Corinthians 8:3 NKJV.
- Give willingly as moved by the Holy Spirit. “For I bear witness - they were freely willing...” 2 Corinthians 8:3 NKJV.
- Share abundantly as we have received. “...and God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work.” 2 Corinthians 9:8 NKJ.
- Give proportionately is our way of giving in relation to our abundance. “For If there is a willing mind, it is accepted according to what one has, and not according to what he does not have.” 2 Corinthians 8:12 NKJV.
- Commit intentionally means making a statement about your intent and following through. “...prepare your generous gift beforehand, which you had previously promised...” 2 Corinthians 9:5 NKJV.
- Contribute regularly by practicing our stewardship on a daily basis. “On the first day of the week let each one of you lay something aside; storing up as he may prosper.” 1 Corinthians 16:2 NKJV.
- Live Genuinely by putting your faith into action. “I speak not by commandment, but I am testing the sincerity of your love by the diligence of others” 2 Corinthians 8:8 NKJV Accept a challenge by recognizing the dynamic nature of our faith. “He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.” 2 Corinthians 9:6 NKJV.
- Accept a challenge by recognizing the dynamic nature of our faith. “He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.” 2 Corinthians 9:6 NKJV.