The Blessing of Giving, Part 1 \n The Heart of the Matter!\n\nMatthew 6:21 (NIV)\n21 \u201cFor where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.\u201d\n\nLuke 6:37-38 (NLT)\n\n1.\tGive and you will receive.\n2.\t\u201cThe amount you give will determine the amount you get back.\u201d Verse 38\n3.\tOur heart is the core of this entire section of scripture.\n4.\tWhat does our heart treasure most?\n\nWhat does God need to do in your heart? \n\nIt\u2019s not about your money! It\u2019s about your heart!\n\nLet\u2019s look at God\u2019s direction to the people of Israel in Deuteronomy 15.\n\nDeuteronomy 15:7-15 (NLT)\n\n4 Ways to be a generous giver\n\n1.\tDo nothing out of a selfish heart (Deut. 15:9)\n\n2.\tDo nothing out of a grieving heart (Deut. 15:10)\n\n3.\tDo all things with a generous heart (Deut. 15:13-14)\n\n4.\tDo all things with a grateful heart (Deut. 15:15)\n\nWhat did God give for you? John 3:16\n\nIt all starts and ends with our hearts. \n\nPlant a seed and trust that God will grow a tree!