Out of Fear
Transcript of Out of Fear
Tipping
vs.
Giving
For God is the one who provides seed for the farmer and then bread to eat. In the same way, he will provide and increase your resources and then
produce a great harvest of generosity in you.- 2 Corinthians 9:10
Fear of God
(and not the good kind)
Fear of God
(and not the good kind)
“Fearing God means to trust him with a degree of respect and honor.”- Steve Sommerlot
Fear of God
(and not the good kind)
You have cheated me of the tithes and offerings due to me. You are under a curse, for your whole nation
has been cheating me.- Malachi 3:8-9
Fear of God
(and not the good kind)
“The demand that the Christian tithe can even become a dangerous thing, for it permits the false conclusion that the problem of [money] has been
met and conquered.”- Lukas Vischer, “Tithing in the Early Church”
Fear of God
(and not the good kind)
Jesus sat down near the collection box in the Temple and watched as the crowds dropped in
their money. Many rich people put in large amounts. Then a poor widow came and dropped
in two small coins.
Fear of God
(and not the good kind)
Jesus called his disciples to him and said, “I tell you the truth, this poor widow has given more than all the others who are making contributions. For they gave a tiny part of their surplus, but she, poor as she is has given everything she had to live on.”
- Mark 12:41-44
Fear of the Future
Everything Belongs to Jesus
The earth is the Lord’s and everything in it.- Psalm 24:1
Everything Belongs to Jesus
That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life — whether you have enough food and drink, or enough clothes to wear. Isn’t life more than
food, and your body more than clothing? Look at the birds. They don’t plant or harvest or store
food in barns, for your heavenly Father feeds them. And aren’t you far more valuable to him than they are? Can all your worries add a single moment to
your life?- Matthew 6:25-27
Everything Belongs to Jesus
And why worry about your clothing? Look at the lilies of the field and how they grow. They don’t work or make their clothing, yet Solomon in all his glory was not dressed as beautifully as they are. And if God cares so wonderfully for wild-
flowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, he will certainly care for you. Why
do you have so little faith?- Matthew 6:28-30
Everything Belongs to Jesus
So don’t worry about these things, saying, “What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?” These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already
knows all your needs. Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give
you everything you need.- Matthew 6:31-33
Everything Belongs to Jesus
So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for
today.- Matthew 6:34
We are Jesus
Financial Manager
Pay Taxes
“Here, show me the coin used for the tax.” When they handed him a Roman coin, he asked, “Whose
picture and title are stamped on it?”
“Caesar’s,” they replied. “Well, then,” he said, “give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, and give to
God what belongs to God.”
His reply amazed them, and they went away.-Matthew 22:19-22
Take Care of Your Family
But those who won’t care for their relatives, especially those in their own household, have denied
the true faith. Such people are worse than unbelievers.
-1 Timothy 5:8
Enjoy Your Things
Teach those who are rich in this world not to be proud and not to trust in their money, which is so
unreliable. Their trust should be in God, who richly gives us all we need for our enjoyment.
-1 Timothy 6:17
Be Generous to Those in Need
Tell them to use their money to do good. They should be rich in good works and generous to those in need, always being ready to share with others. By doing this they will be storing up their treasure as a
good foundation for the future so that they may experience true life.- 1 Timothy 6:18-19
Be Generous to Those in Need
Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in
their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you.
-James 1:27
Support the Local Church
Don’t you realize that those who work in the temple get their meals from the offerings brought to
the temple? And those who serve at the altar get a share of the sacrificial offerings. In the same way, the Lord ordered that those who preach the Good News should be supported by those who benefit
from it.-1 Corinthians 9:13-14
Riverview 2008 Budget
Ministries7%Missions
8%
Operations11%
Facility27%
Staff47%
Paying Taxes
Taking Care of The Family
Enjoying Life
Taking Care of Those in Need
Supporting the Church