2. A Quiet Talk on Tithing Dave Leppard, Trinity Alliance Church

3. Big Idea: Systematic giving, often expressed in tithing, is an absolutely essential aspect of spiritual maturity and crucial to the support of vibrant church life.

4. 1)Tithing was the God-given system of giving for His people, Israel, in the Old Testament. 2) The New Testament does not command tithing for the Christian! The New Testament standard is much higher.

5. The real question for Christians is not, “How much should I give?” but, “How much shall I keep?” Therefore my conviction is that tithing is not a command but a wholesome and fitting starting point for believers.

6. 3) Practical Thoughts about Tithing --It’s hard to begin! --It’s joyful to see how God provides once we step out by faith and start --It makes no difference whether we are rich or poor.

7. --We must take it out of our income first, not last. --We should not stop with tithing, but give more as the Holy Spirit leads us and love draws us. --We must surrender ourselves and trust the Holy Spirit within us for strength to do this. --We should do it willingly, deliberately, and joyfully.

8. My commitment……