Lifestyles
of the "Born Again"
An Appointment
with God.
E.M.
Bounds once wrote, "The
ones who have most fully illustrated Christ in their
character, and have most powerfully affected the world for
Him have been those who spend so much time with God as to
make it a notable feature in their lives.to be little with
God is to be little for God."
What is
T.A.W.G.?
(Time Alone With God)
A time for personal praise
and worship.
(Psalm
100; Matthew
7:11)
A time to feed
on God's Word.
(I Peter
2:2)
A time of personal fellowship
with God.
(Psalm
42:1-2)
A time when God speaks
to you about your life.
(Psalm
139:23-24)
A time to ask God to meet your needs.
(Matthew
7:11)
Why
Have T.A.W.G.?
God desires your fellowship.
God deserves your attention.
God delights in your spiritual
growth.
God desires to supply your needs.
How
To Have T.A.W.G.?
1) Choose the best time.
2) Choose the
best place.
3)
Choose the best plan.
Whom Do
You Serve?
The
World's Philosophy:
Get
and secure things for yourself.
God's
Plan:
Give and let God secure things for you.
(Luke
6:38)
God's
Financial Plan For Us:
Did
you know the
Bible contains 500 verses on prayer and almost 500 verses
related to faith. Yet, there are over 2,000
verses on money and possessions. Finances and material goods
along with the Kingdom of God are the two subjects most spoken
about in the Bible. Tithing
brings many benefits. Here are ten that are mentioned:
1)
God is pleased by your obedience.
(Malachi
3:10)
2) God is
honored by your faithfulness.
(Proverbs
3:9)
3)
It helps keep your priorities straight.
(Matthew
6:21)
4)
You are eligible for a blessing.
(Malachi
3:10)
5)
It guards Christians from selfishness.
(Acts
20:35)
6)
God loves a cheerful giver.
(I Corinthians
9:6-12)
7)
It supports the Great Commission.
(Matthew
28:19-20)
8)
Tithing ensures your needs will be met.
(Matthew
6:33)
9)
It helps meet the needs of God's people.
(Luke
6:38)
10)
It
reminds us that God
is the true owner
and giver of all that we have.
(Acts
20:35)
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