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How do we impact our community?

How do we impact our community?

In the early church their giving was consistent, personal and individual, and intentional. The tithe is found in both the Old and New Testaments.

In the early church, their giving was consistent, personal and individual, and intentional. The tithe is present in both the Old and New Testaments.

We live in a world where, if we are willing, we see our frailty and weaknesses so clearly.

We live in a world where, if we are willing, we see our frailty and weaknesses so clearly.

Are you willing to sacrifice for the sake of winning or including others? So many times, we focus on serving ourselves, and if there is anything left over, we give to another. God, at times, calls us to get out of our comfort zone to serve Him, and walk with Him, and to make a difference for others. In so doing, we model what Christ has done for us.

Freedom always comes at a great cost. As Christians we understand the freedom we have was costly, and that should motivate us to respond to the One who paid such a price. That response is one of gratitude and submission. The thought of wasting or misusing our purchased freedom is repulsive to the One who has given it to us (did you see the end of "Saving Private Ryan?")