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Notice that Paul does not tell them how much to give, or give them a fixed percentage as a standard. He simply tells them that whatever they have decided to give they should go ahead and give. We are not to allow others to manipulate or intimidate us so that we give out of guilt or pressure. There is to be no compulsion in our giving; the amount must be our own decision. | Notice that Paul does not tell them how much to give, or give them a fixed percentage as a standard. He simply tells them that whatever they have decided to give they should go ahead and give. We are not to allow others to manipulate or intimidate us so that we give out of guilt or pressure. There is to be no compulsion in our giving; the amount must be our own decision. | ||
== | ==How are we supposed to use our money?== | ||
So | Everything we own is God's. We are simply His stewards. So what are we supposed to do with the money that he has placed on our care? | ||
===Provide for your family=== | ===Provide for your family=== | ||