Faith And Finances

How do offerings fit into the Christian's life? Is there a command?   In This Episode, We Look At: Giving demonstrates Christ's lordship in our lives. Giving doesn't empty me of resources, it transfers my resources from earth to heaven. Christians give generously, God does not exist for me, I exist for Him. "God's money has a higher purpose than my affluence" - Randy Alcorn Christians Give regularly. 1 Cor 16:2 Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come. Voluntarily 2 Cor 9:7 Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. Barnabas voluntarily gave the proceeds of the land he sold to meet a unique and great need. Acts 4:36 Sacrificially 2 Cor. 8:2-3 How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality. 3For to their power, I bear record, yea, and