Treasures Part 1: Whose money It is and How That Informs Generosity

Oct 4, 2026 • Merlin Liu

Treasures Part 1: Whose money it is and how that informs generosity

Matthew 6:19-24

- We serve the audience of ONE

- Attention is the hinge between treasures and allegiance

False narratives that challenge our core values as Good Stewards:

- Right Ownership challenged by Misguided Pride

- Robust Wisdom challenged by Misplaced Trust

- Rooted Purpose challenged by Misaligned Priorities

- Reformed Habits challenged by Misinformed Complacency

Generosity:

2 Corinthians 8:1-9

- Why do we give:

- Response to needs

- Response to God (Kingdom work, God's family, those in need)

- How do we give:

- Regularly

- Purposefully

- Sacrificially

- Joyfully

- How much do we give:

- Why not "Tithe"

- Free-will offering

- Radical generosity from His abundance

Scarcity mindset vs Abundance mindset