Acts 20:32-35

“It is more blessed to give than to receive.”

Always check your motives! Motivators Guilt Responsibility Need Thanksgiving Worship

“I do not believe one can settle how much we out to give “I do not believe one can settle how much we out to give. I am afraid the only safe rule is to give more than we can spare.” ~ C.S. Lewis

Giving Is not of matter of saying, “I will give what is leftover.” Is about trusting God and taking Him at His Word. Is an act of Faith – an act of Worship One proven method about giving in scripture is Tithing.

Tithing “God’s Economic Plan” 2 Corinthians 8:7 Are we taking God at His Word? Acts 20:35

Do we really believe what Jesus says? Are we taking Him at His Word? Joshua 1:8 “…then you will be prosperous and successful.” Malachi 3:8-10

“Try Me” (vs. 10) Definition: To examine To prove Are we taking God at His Word?

Proverbs 3:9-10 Honor means to “be heavy” Tithe is giving the FIRST FRUIT Luke 6:38

How much of a blessing do you want in your life? 2 Cor. 9:6-11 Matt. 6:25-34; 7:9-11 Malachi 3:10 Matt. 23:23 Acts 2:44-47

Principle of “First Fruits” 2 Chronicles 31:5-12 Where is your treasure? Matt. 6:21

What Can I Really Expect As I Give God My Possessions? God promises blessings >Financial >Physical What would be the impact if every Christian gave their Full tithe?

YOU are not poor! Poverty Mentality Today, tithing is still God’s plan for supporting the ministry and funding the mission of the church.