Matlock // 25/01/26 // Giving // Peter Williams

Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/354059/episodes/18567918-25-01-26-giving-peter-williams.mp3

Please note the recording cuts out randomly. The gaps have be removed as much as possible. This results in the audio appearing to 'jump' periodically. 

Matthew 6

Do we trust?

Jehovah jireh

What do your spending patterns tell you about what you value?

What can't you do without?

Certain types clothing, 

make up, 

hair do, 

technology, 

sky TV sports package, 

every penny into mortgage, 

giving your children what you never had, 

investment for the future

Security, vanity (pride), self gratification 

Look at the flowers of the field, and birds of the air

Do we really trust God?

Psalms 4:6-8 

2 Corinthians 9:8 

Malachi 3:10

This is not like a slot machine, we give, God provides.

However, there is a command we should tithe. 

But it is a command with a promise.

Proverbs 3:9-10 

If it doesn't hurt, is it sacrificial?

Why are we giving?

How does that fit with our vision?

What are we believing for? 

And do our actions express that?

Adventurous giving 

When was the last time you gambled on an investment in the kingdom of God?

Joseph said to his brothers and his dad.

Genesis 45:20

Don’t worry about your personal belongings, for the best of all the land of Egypt is yours.’

Jesus says don't worry, for the kingdom is yours…..