Proverbs 3:9 and 10:  God asks us to honor Him with ourfinances. He asks us to put Him first. He promises to

bless those who support His work (Psalm 37:25).

God wants us to realize that all that we have is really His. All our wealth is from God (I Corinthians 4:7 and

James 1:16 and 17).

We are called to be a faithful steward of all that God has so richly blessed us with (I Corinthians 4:2). God blesses

us so we can support His work bountifully (Matthew 25:14-30).

God looks at our gifts to Him not by considering what we give,but by what we hold back for ourselves (Luke 12:41-44).

If our heart is right with God, we should willingly and generously support the

work of the Lord; it should serve us as a source of joy (II Corinthians 9:7).

Our return on our giving is in direct proportion to our willingness to give

(II Corinthians 9:6). Only by investing in the work of the Lord, can we expect spiritual fruit.

We must ask ourselves what value do I personally put on the Lord’s work? What is my part in ensuring that the

Lord’s work continues on with the ability to reach the next generation?