Key Ideas
Faith Fact
I will use my gifts for God.
Faith Verse
Psalm 86:12 (NLT)
With all my heart I will praise you, O Lord my God. I will give glory to your name forever.
Question of the Day: How are others affected when you use your gifts for God?
Read about It
Read: 2 Corinthians 9:10–13
The things God has given to you aren’t meant for you alone. When you give of your money, your local church can grow, and the kingdom of God can grow around the world. When you give of your time, people will know that you care. You will be sharing the love of Jesus with them. When you give of your talents, you’re using the skills and gifts God has given you to help other people see Him. When we give back the things God has given to us, God is glorified and made known.
The Bible helps us to understand that when we live generously, not only will people’s needs be met, but also they will thank God and come to know who He is. Living generously with your gifts isn’t about you. It’s about making Jesus known to others. It’s about helping others understand the generous love of God because they’ve seen His generosity in you.
Talk about It
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Question 1. Who does this passage explain can increase our resources? Answer 1. “God is the one . . . he will provide and increase your resources.” (2 Corinthians 9:10)
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| Question 2. What do these verses say is a reason we are given these resources?
Answer 2. “Yes, you will be enriched in every way so that you can always be generous.” (2 Corinthians 9:11)
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| Question 3. What are some of the things God has gifted you with?
Answer 3. Answers will vary.
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| Question 4. What are some ways you think God may want you to be generous with those gifts?
Answer 4. Answers will vary.
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Question 5. How are others affected when you use your gifts for God? Answer 5. “As a result of your ministry, they will give glory to God.” (2 Corinthians 9:13) |
Pray about It
Dear God, thank You for all the things You’ve gifted me with. I want to be obedient to use them in the ways You want me to. I want others can come to know You and worship You with me. Amen.