Basic Christian Values | Giving | Neenah | February 01, 2026

This message teaches that giving is a basic Christian value rooted in the heart, not a requirement for salvation but an expression of trust, worship, and obedience to God. Drawing from Mark 12 and the story of the poor widow, it emphasizes that God does not measure generosity by amount but by sacrifice, motive, and faith, showing that giving reveals one’s heart toward God. Jesus neither condemns the rich nor stops the widow, highlighting that generosity looks different for each person but always reflects worship directed to God rather than institutions or people. Throughout Scripture—before the Law, under the Law, and affirmed by Jesus—giving and tithing are presented as responses to recognizing God as the true source of all provision. The message challenges believers to live with an eternal perspective, resisting excuses rooted in hurt, fear, or preference, and instead to grow in maturity by faithfully giving as an act of worship, trusting that God’s blessing includes not only material provision but also His favor, presence, and lasting impact on both this life and eternity.

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