The Biblical Principles of Giving – Part 2
Tithing under the Mosaic Law In all the scriptures that talk about tithes, there is no mention of tithes as the giving of money Malachi 3:8-12, Leviticus 27:30-33, Deuteronomy 14:22-29
Tithing under the Mosaic Law In all the scriptures that talk about tithes, there is no mention of tithes as the giving of money Malachi 3:8-12, Leviticus 27:30-33, Deuteronomy 14:22-29
The New Testament does not give a percentage as a required standard of giving. Instead, the scripture declares, “Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver” – 2 Corinthians 9:7
How much should we give? Since we have determined that tithing is not the standard for New Testament Kingdom citizens, we should give according to the Word of God. 1 Corinthians 16:1-2, Acts 11:27-30, 2 Corinthians 9:7
The Purpose of Giving in the Church 1. To meet the needs of Kingdom citizens 2. To meet the needs of those who work in ministry 3. To meet the needs of the poor Acts 2:44-45, 1John 3:18 In the early churches, everything that came in was distributed to the people in need. Therefore, when […]
How we should give; we should give: 1. Anonymously – Matthew 6:1-4 2. Voluntarily – 2 Corinthians 8:3-4 3. Expectantly – 2 Corinthians 9:6 4. Cheerfully – 2 Corinthians 9:7
The Principles of tithing before the law was given to Moses on Mount Sinai, and the New Testament Church