Basics For Believers

Lesson Twenty Two: Tithes And Offerings

I. One must have a RIGHT attitude towards giving and tithing.

1. 2 Cor 9:6-8; 1 Tim. 6:10; Matthew 6:24; Acts 20:35.

2. We demonstrate who is first in our life by our TITHING.

A. The tithe is the FIRST TENTH of our income. Not what is left over (Proverbs 3:9-10).

B. Tithing is a demonstration of worship. It shows who is first in our lives (Gen. 14:18-20; 28:20-22; 32:9-10).

II. Responsibility and blessings of tithing

1. The tithe belongs SOLELY TO GOD

A. Lev. 27:30, 32; Heb. 7:4-8; Matt. 23:23.

B. Some say that the New Testament does not teach tithing. That is not true. Jesus lives after the order of Melchizedek. When we set aside our first tenth unto Jesus, we prove His High Preisthood as Abraham. If we are children of Abraham and walk in his steps then we must handle our money the way he did.

2. There are wonderful blessings as a result of tithing (Malachi 3:7-12).

A. Everything we have belongs to God. All that He asks is that we return a tenth of it. This is not for His benefit but for our's.

B. God's plan for the Christian is PROSPERITY. Yet, He has certain guidelines established whereby we can receive this.

C. The Storehouse: The place where one receives his or her spiritual food (Numbers 18:21, 24; Gal. 6:6; 1 Tim. 5:18; 1 Cor. 9:7-14).

III. Responsibilities concerning the offering

1. The OFFERING goes beyond our tithe (Deut 12:6).

A. We do not OFFER tithes to God because it is already His (Lev. 27:30), The tithe is ten percent of your income. Anything beyond that is an offering.

2. Giving is by FAITH and can sometimes be sacrificial (2 Cor. 9:12-13).

A. Some say that they cannot afford to give. Actually you cannot afford NOT to give (Luke 6:38; Mark 12:42-44; 1 Kings 17:13-14).

IV. Giving is not only reaping material blessings on earth but we are investing in the Kingdom of God

1. Matt. 6:19-21; Luke 16:11.

A. Right giving insures that God will provide for us here on earth, but we are also laying up treasures in heaven in proportion to what we give on earth.

B. Many will be highly disappointed when they get before Jesus and see the results of their stinginess on earth (1 Cor. 3:12-15).

CONCLUSION: Tithing is important to both you and God. It is important to God because He wants to bless you and it is important to you because you desire to be blessed. Give God all that He is due and you will receive all that you desire.

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