Excel Still More
The Excel Still More podcast is designed to help Christians excel in their faith, their relationships, and really every part of their lives. If you are interested in growth in your faith, this is the show for you. If you want to see yourself reach greater heights, achieve powerful spiritual goals, and be a better servant of Christ, we are here to help. Each episode introduces a proven principle for achieving more. Then we show how the Word of God amplifies the idea. Finally, each episode will leave you with at least one practical project so you can put these tools into action today!Thanks for joining! Live your best life in Christ, and in whatever you do: Excel Still More!
Excel Still More
The Math Problem
Welcome to Season 3 and thanks for joining in!
I hope you heard last week's episode, as we saw the story of Lorenzo and Heather. What started with overcoming my personal weaknesses, led to someone being baptized into Christ! Did it require some time and money to meet their needs? Yes it did. Was it worth it? Oh yeah!
But the question today isn't: "should we be using our goods to help the needy?" You already know the answer to that. The bigger question is: "am I actually ready to share?" Maybe some of us have not prepared well to give, to assist, to serve.
Part of this is "The Math Problem." By the time we get down to what is left in the bank account to give, there just isn't any money left. There is Netflix, but there isn't $15 to help someone get a lunch. We can do better. But first we need to look at a few key things:
- What is The Math Problem that can keep us from helping?
- What did Paul tell Timothy about what to do with our riches?
- What did Jesus specifically command disciples to do with their goods?
- What did Jesus say will be the criteria for eternal judgment in Matthew 25?
- And what steps can you and I take today to solve The Math Problem and start giving?