The document discusses several biblical principles about how we should use our blessings to help others. It encourages investing in eternity by using gifts and blessings to serve others, as the Philippians supported Paul's work. Laying up treasures in heaven is more important than earthly treasures. Like the Corinthians, we should give our gifts cheerfully, not grudgingly, and God will bless us. We are encouraged to pay blessings forward before it's too late and dedicate our lives to helping others as this will bring future blessings.

2. Ignorance Is Not Profitable The sowing reaping principle… Galatians 6:7-8 Appears not to be recognized much. In this world, many are prone to: Jealousy & Selfishness. James 3:16 Greed. 1 Timothy 6:9-10 Love of evil. John 3:19 Lack of consideration for others. Rom.1:31

3. We Must Learn To Invest In Eternity Read Luke 6:38 Part of which we invest our blessings is in the account of service and help of others. If we do as God tells us, we will receive with interest, more than we can imagine. Mal. 3:8-10 Philippians invested in Paul’s work. Phil. 4:10-20

4. We Must Lay Up Treasures In Heaven Our work in this life can store up eternal treasures. Matthew 6:19-21 The point is to first keep our heart with God, the greatest treasure. Matthew 6:33 We are still to use our blessings wisely. Matthew 25:14-30 Let us keep our minds on things above as we go through each day. Colossians 3:1-2

5. Paying It Forward Brings Future Blessings. The Corinthian’s example. First, be fully dedicated in your life to God. Then, give your gift. 2 Cor. 8:5, 11, 15 Sow sparingly, reap sparingly, sow bountifully reap bountifully . 2 Cor. 9:6 Must give cheerfully, not grudgingly and God will bless. 2 Cor. 9:7-11; 1 Timothy 6:17-19

6. Are You Paying It Forward? Invest now before it’s too late. 2 Cor. 6:2 Dedicate your life to paying it forward, you’ll be glad that you did. Consider Lazarus and the Rich man who didn’t pay it forward. Luke 16:19-31 Come to Jesus today! Believe the gospel. Rom. 10:17 Repent of sinful living. Acts 2:38 Confess. Rom. 10:10 - Baptism. Acts 2:38