Put and Take!

2 Corinthians 9: 7

⁷ Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

In 13 years of ministry, I’ve met a lot of gracious givers, and also some extravagant takers.

Please note…givers can often be taken. Trust me on this one…I’ve been taken by the best of them.

A giver may in fact see the takers need, and give to it cheerfully.

That might not be the best thing you can do for a taker.

Takers are generally people who do not like to reconcile.

If they were willing to reconcile, that would make them a giver, but most takers don’t like giving.

What can transform a taker into a giver?

Only the Gospel can.

In your home church, would you say you do more taking or giving?

Givers who truly give have an inclination to give freely, frequently and sacrificially.

Takers… are people who are generally out for number one.

They care little if at all about anyone else’s well being.

True Gospel giving takes a special kind of person.

Maybe that’s why Jesus said… “give, and it will given unto you.”

Givers get joy by giving, whereas takers only get happiness by getting