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2. Principles of Giving, Part 2 Selected Scriptures
Review:
1) Give regardless of personal economic condition (2 Cor. 8:1-5)
2) Give to meet need – not greed (2 Cor. 8:8-15
3) Reasons to give include:
The example of Jesus (2 Cor. 8:9)
The principle of equality (2 Cor. 8:13-15)

3. 4)The agent handling the distribution of the gift must be proven trustworthy (2 Cor. 8:16-24)
5) You must sow bountifully to order to reap bountifully (2 Cor. 9:6)
6) You are to give what you want freely (not grudgingly or of necessity) and joyfully (2 Cor. 9:7)

4. The harvest reaped includes: A) An abundance for good deeds
(2 Corinthians 9:8)
B) A source of thanksgiving to God
(2 Corinthians 9:11,12)
C) Causing others to glorify God
(2 Corinthians 9:13)
D) Stimulating others to pray
(2 Corinthians 9:14)

5. Giving is simply a reflection of your heart. It reveals:
Your love of God vs. love of the world
Whose kingdom you are seeking
Your level of trust & dependence on God
You sensitivity & obedience to the prompting of the Holy Spirit?
You will never handle anything less significant than money – nor more revealing of your heart

6. Principles of Giving, Pt. 2 The Old Testament Tithe
Malachi 3:8-10
This was written to the nation of Israel
Christians are to keep the law of Christ and His commandments (Gal. 6:2; Matt. 28:20; etc.), not Moses

7. Principles of Giving, Pt. 2 The Old Testament Tithe
Levite’s tithe: Lev. 27:30-32; Num. 18:21-24
Festival tithe: Deut. 12:6-18; 14:27-28
Additional giving / taxes:
* Various sacrifices – (Lev. 7)
* Leaving the gleanings - (Lev. 19)
* Land Sabbatical - Exod. 23)
* Temple tax – Num. 10:3314:27-28
King’s tithe - 1 Samuel 8:15-17

8. Principles of Giving, Pt. 2 The Old Testament Tithe
Preachers teaching tithing because:
Traditions of their church
They see themselves as replacing Israel
They want to increase income through guilt / obligation / greed

9. Principles of Giving, Pt. 2 The Old Testament Tithe
Some people believe they can either buy off God or purchase His blessings for 10% of their income.
This reasoning is seen when people argue over whether the tithe is of their gross or net income

10. Principles of Giving, Pt. 2 Old Testament Examples
Genesis 14 – Abraham & Melchizedek
Geneses 29 – Jacob & the Lord
Both gave 10% by their own choice
It is not a matter of how much you give, but of your heart in the giving.

11. New Testament Example – Mark 12:41-44

12. New Testament Example Mark 12:41-44
Matthew 6:2 – giving practice of hypocrites
The poor widow put in two mites - vs. 42
Jesus commended her - vs. 43, 44
It is not the amount, but the attitude of the heart.

13. Giving is simply a reflection of your heart
Do you love God or the things of this world?
Are you seeking God’s kingdom or your own?
Have you learned to trust God for your future?
Are you sensitive & obedient to the prompting of the Holy Spirit?
You will never handle anything less significant than money – nor more revealing of your heart

14. Principles of Godly Giving, Pt. 2 Final Thoughts
Giving to the Lord’s work is more than just giving to GBC
Missionaries
Helping those in need (1 John 3:17-18)
You may currently need to dig out of a financial mess –
Next week: How to get your finances in order according to Biblical priorities

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