• How Do You Give Without Enabling?

  Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Apr 2, 2022 (message contributor)

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  Scripture:  Luke 10

  Tags:  Sacrifice, Wisdom, Discernment, Giving, Finances, Tithing, Good Samaritan, Needs, Enabling  (view more)  (view less)

  Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How do you give biblically and with a Christ-like approach to needy people, yet not enable the person to become co-dependent on your giving heart?

(1) Learn to distinguish between DIVINE appointments and drive-by-guiltings (Luke 10:33/ 1 Timothy 5:8/ Deuteronomy 15:11 and Galatians 6:10/ Matthew 25:34-46).

(2) Use wisdom and spiritual DISCERNMENT as you approach an apparent need.

(James 1:1-8, I Peter 5:8-9).

(3) Offer help before you offer ADVICE. (James 2:14-16/ 1 John 3:17-19/ Romans 12:15)

(4) Be discerning and do not ENABLE. (Romans 5:8/ Proverbs 19:17/ 2 Thessalonians 3:10).

(5) Do whatever you can. The answer is not always FINANCIAL. (2 Corinthians 8:12-13/ Luke 10:35/ Mark 6:4-8).