Giving is Grace
When Paul encouraged the Corinthian believers to give generously to the needs of their fellow believers, he could think of no better pattern than that of the Lord Jesus himself. Christ's example of self-sacrifice, giving all of Himself to us who deserve nothing, is our pattern for giving as well.
This giving is not giving according to greed, guilt, or compulsion, but according to grace. It is, in fact, a great privilege and responsibility for believers to invest their money in God's eternal kingdom work. At Richland Creek, we believe that giving should first be exercised through the local church.