Here’s a list of seven statements linked to generosity that Ben Geib gleaned from great sermons by John Piper, Randy Alcorn, et al.
1. As the richest people in the world we have two options: Hoard wealth for ourselves or yield wealth and use it for the glory of Christ.
2. Part of Jesus being Lord of our lives is Him being Lord of our money and possessions.
3. When a life is changed it is demonstrated by a changed outlook on money and possessions.
4. Our giving is a response of God’s grace that He gives to us.
5. Giving is the only way to break the back of humanism.
6. We need to incorporate giving accountability
7. The Christian community should be populated by people who set a cap on their lifestyles and give everything beyond that.
Ben Geib, the aspiring theologian in his “Money, Ministry, and the Magnificence of Christ” blog post.
I stumbled on this list while looking for a manuscript by John Piper. What a find! Perfect for a Sunday post! Imagine what it would be like if our churches lived out these statements. Regardless of what others are doing, our family believes that the life set forth in this list is the only way to live!
Today Jenni and I are driving to Mott, North Dakota, with our German Shorthair Pointer, Joy. We will reconnect with John Roswech, a NY/NJ executive we met while serving at Potter’s House in Guatemala. Randy and Debbie Discher, dear friends from Minnesota will also join us. May God grant us safe travel, fruitful pheasant hunting, and sweet fellowship.