May 21, 2023
A Good Place to Start
By: Phil Peacock
Series: The Treasure Principle
After learning about The Treasure Principle, you may be asking how to get started upon the journey of joyful generosity! Here is some biblical direction.
Our giving to the Lord should be SYSTEMATIC. There is certainly a place for spontaneous generosity in the Christian life, but God designed a systematic giving plan to train our hearts to be both thankful and generous. The biblical concept of tithing is a good place to start. Lev. 27:30 “A tithe of everything in the land, whether grain from the soil or fruit from the trees, belongs to the Lord; it is holy to the Lord.”
Systematic giving is PLANNED. 1 Corinthians 16:1-2
Systematic giving is PROPORTIONAL.
Systematic Giving is PURPOSEFUL.
“God prospers me not to raise my standard of living, but to raise my standard of giving.” — Randy Alcorn, based on 2 Corinthians 9:11
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- May 21, 2023A Good Place to Start
May 21, 2023A Good Place to StartBy: Phil PeacockSeries: The Treasure PrincipleAfter learning about The Treasure Principle, you may be asking how to get started upon the journey of joyful generosity! Here is some biblical direction. Our giving to the Lord should be SYSTEMATIC. There is certainly a place for spontaneous generosity in the Christian life, but God designed a systematic giving plan to train our hearts to be both thankful and generous. The biblical concept of tithing is a good place to start. Lev. 27:30 “A tithe of everything in the land, whether grain from the soil or fruit from the trees, belongs to the Lord; it is holy to the Lord.” Systematic giving is PLANNED. 1 Corinthians 16:1-2 Systematic giving is PROPORTIONAL. Systematic Giving is PURPOSEFUL. “God prospers me not to raise my standard of living, but to raise my standard of giving.” — Randy Alcorn, based on 2 Corinthians 9:11
- May 14, 2023Investing in the Next Generation
May 14, 2023Investing in the Next GenerationBy: Phil PeacockSeries: The Treasure PrincipleTimothy was a young man who became a faithful friend and co-worker of the Apostle Paul. We can see in his life the wonderful influence of his godly mother and grandmother who raised him in the Jewish faith, then set the example of following Jesus. From them and Paul, we learn some important lessons about investing in the lives of young people. 2 Timothy 1:3-7 & 3:14-17 Investing in the next generation means teaching the Bible. “...from infancy you have known the holy scriptures…” (3:15) Investing in the next generation means setting a strong example of faith. “...your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother … and mother…” (1:5) Investing in the next generation means helping young people discover their own spiritual gifts. “...be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” (3:17) Investing in the next generation means encouraging young people to become all that God means for them to be. “...fan into flame the gift of God which is in you…” (1:6)
- May 7, 2023Barriers to Eternal Riches
May 7, 2023Barriers to Eternal RichesBy: Phil PeacockSeries: The Treasure Principle“Then Jesus said to them, ‘Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.’” Luke 12:15 Jesus told a parable which we usually call “The Rich Fool.” The wealthy farmer in the story exhibited some of the classic barriers to a generous life that invests in heavenly treasures.
- He consulted only himself. He had the barrier of self-centeredness.
- He counted on only himself. He had the barrier of arrogance.
- He considered only himself. He had the barrier of greed.
- He cared only about this world. He had the barrier of short-sightedness.
- Heaven, not earth, is our true home.
- Giving is the only antidote to greed.
- Apr 30, 2023Compounding Joy!
Apr 30, 2023Compounding Joy!By: Phil PeacockSeries: The Treasure Principle“I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete!” John 15:11 How can joy be compounded in our lives?
- By recognizing God’s ownership. Psalm 24:1
- By becoming a good steward of what God has entrusted to us. 1 Peter 4:10
- By giving with a joyful heart. 2 Corinthians 9:7
- By gaining an awareness of how God uses what we give. 2 Corinthians 9:12
- Apr 23, 2023The Treasure Principle
Apr 23, 2023The Treasure PrincipleBy: Phil PeacockSeries: The Treasure Principle“You can’t take it with you, but you can send it ahead.” Matthew 6:19-21 - “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” For Christians, “treasures” is not a dirty word— when properly understood.
- Earthly treasures are temporary and come with many temptations.
- Heavenly treasures are eternal and share the values of God.
- There is a connection between how we approach money and possessions and the strength of our spiritual lives.
- We send our treasures ahead when we invest in the things God values!