This message focuses on the blessings of being a giver and how it leads to the true riches of Kingdom living. Sooner or later every Christian must face the issue of what they do with their money. Jesus taught that God’s chief rival for our heart’s loyalty is the desire to gain wealth. The Lord went so far to say that, if you will live for God then you will abandon living for money and, if you live for money, you will not be able to live for God. The issues of sacrifice and proactive joyfulness in giving are addressed, and like any other topic in the bible, the listener must gauge whether he or she will believe God or something else. Blessings await those who trust God on this and this message points us in that direction.
Embracing Committed Stewardship
Luke 16:10-15
April 27, 2014 • Jeff Lyle
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