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As Midtown has grown in numbers and also maturity we believe it is important for us to teach people who call Midtown home about the spiritual discipline of giving. It\u2019s important for us to grow in generosity as we grow in our understanding of God\u2019s generosity. Giving plays a huge role in helping us have a better understanding of God\u2019s provision and living in faith, believing that all we have belongs to him and that we are simply stewards.<\/p>\n

Let’s take a look at some selective passages that talk about growing and maturing in our giving. Giving isn\u2019t just \u201cdoing the right thing\u201d or knowing a biblical understanding of the correct percentage of your income that goes to God. Giving is one of those wild things that involve the whole of ourselves: head, heart and hands.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"As Midtown has grown in numbers and also maturity we believe it is important for us to teach people who call Midtown home about the spiritual discipline of giving. It\u2019s important for us to grow in generosity as we grow in our understanding of God\u2019s generosity. 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