Romans 12:1-2 Romans 15:22-28 No more room for “foundation” work (Romans 15:20) 1 Corinthians 16:1-4 2 Corinthians 8:1-15 Michael's observations: Not an obligation (vv 3, 8) According to means of God’s provision, not a percentage (vv 3, 12, 15) Giving is a source of blessing (vv 4, 10) Generosity is an expression of genuine love (vv 9) Sometimes need help to follow-through with what we planned (vv 6-7, 11) Submitted to Jesus, guided by Him (vv 5, 9) Sermon convering some of the background on the Hebrew system of tithing from Ethan LaBouff of Neighborhood Church Lakeland Sacrifices purposefully surrender their blessings for God’s good use. How do we define true blessings? Do we make plans to be generous? Does worshiping Jesus permeate every moment of our lives?