Giving A
Biblical Perspective
Giving opens the door to one of the most powerful
testimonies a Christian can have. It demonstrates obedience to God's commands,
acknowledges His ownership of everything, allows us to participate in His work
while here on Earth, and offers the promise of future eternal rewards. Giving
can be seen as a long term investment, as an investment in eternity .
Making
decisions about how much and where to give is just as important as deciding where
to invest. We have found this to be the most satisfying and
exciting area to work with our clients. This is because generosity and financial
freedom are inextricably linked and giving changes lives. If you want to replace
fear, guilt and frustration with freedom, confidence and joy, you have to hold
your treasures - your money, your possessions, your time and your talents - with
an open palm mentality. You can now take advantage of Trinity's
Clearing Trust for your own personal giving, which works along the lines of Dove,
Sovereign and more commonly known C.A.F. "Give
generously to him and do so without a grudging heart; then because of this the
Lord your God will bless you in all your work and in everything you put your hand
to." Deuteronomy 15:10
WHY
GIVE? - Giving sets the giver free
- Giving
is a tangible way to acknowledge the ultimate ownership and provision of a sovereign
God on our lives.
- Giving is commanded by God and enables believers
to display honour and obedience
- Giving helps prioritise life-issues
and breaks the hold of money on our lives.
- Giving tangibly
meets the needs of others.
- Giving can lead to spiritual rewards.
We
will work with our clients to look at the following areas before we formulate
a plan for them. - Clients Goals
- Tax
Status
- Net Worth
- All tax efficient ways
of giving
"Remember this: whoever sows sparingly
will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.
Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly
or under compulsion; for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all
grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need,
you will abound in every good work." 2 Corinthians 9:6-8
"Give
generously to him and do so without a grudging heart; then because of this the
Lord your God will bless you in all your work and in everything you put your hand
to." Deuteronomy 15:1 |
