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Grace Bible Church Glorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

This sermon explores principles of giving based on selected scriptures, emphasizing the importance of giving regardless of personal economic condition, meeting needs, and sowing bountifully. It also discusses the Old Testament tithe and highlights the significance of giving as a reflection of one's heart.

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Grace Bible Church Glorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

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  1. Grace Bible ChurchGlorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

  2. Principles of Giving, Part 2Selected 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. 2The 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. 2The 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. 2The 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. 2The 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. 2Old 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 ExampleMark 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. 2Final 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

  15. Grace Bible ChurchGlorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

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