The Gospel: Ministry, Mindset, and Motivations; Romans 1:1-17

When we sin, we should go to God for comfort and direction.

We must guard against unbelief by remembering the truth about ourselves and God. 

Transparency, accountability and trust are crucial for any gospel ministry partnership to be effective. Where these things are absent or broken, relationships and reputations can be damaged. In our passage today, we learn how the Apostle Paul provided ‘offering management’ in such a way that trust is built, God is glorified, and the church’s reputation is guarded.

What drives generosity? Where does it come from? Can the person who is caught up in joyless and enslaving stinginess become generous? If you are a generous follower of Christ, that overflowing generosity begins at the motivational level. Let’s seek God’s help to address what drives our hearts in the areas of money, materialism and generosity.

Live to help others follow Jesus, with thankfulness to God, because the gospel is the power of God for salvation.

Perhaps you are among the financially fortunate who struggle with being overly comfortable and overly confident. Or you may be among the financially challenged, struggling with deepening discontent and anxiety. The answer for the follower of Jesus experiencing too much or too little is the same . . . learning and growing in grace driven generosity.