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This week, we wrapped up our series “Family Matters,” where we dove into the core values of Venture Church - mission, community, and this week’s topic, generosity. God has called us to be generous. Not just with our finances, but also our time and talents. We should posture our hearts in such a way that, that we reflect the goodness of God. First and foremost, we are called to tithe. That means that 10% of our income is given back to God by way of the church. Everything we have comes from Him already, so tithing is just a way of showing God we trust Him with our finances. Another way we worship with our finances is by giving above our tithe. At Venture, we do this through Kingdom Builders. Kingdom Builders supports global missions, local outreach, and future ministry leaders. 

How we use our resources not only reveals something to us, but it is actually shaping what we love. Matthew 6:21 reminds us of this. It says, “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Luke reiterates this in his book with a parable in chapter 16. In this parable, the rich man, at the end of his life, regretted the way he used his wealth and resources. His heart was focused on the wrong things. He valued his material possessions over the riches the Lord had to offer. This ultimately made him blind to the heart of God. Once we stop clinging to the things of this world, we live with more generosity in our hearts in everything that we do.