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==What does it look like to make giving a spiritual discipline?==
 
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===Regular, systematic giving, is the standard in Scripture. (1 Cor. 16:2)===
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====The tithe (10%) is a good minimum standard.====
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====Since the first fruits belong to God I would recommend that you calculate your 10% before taxes.====
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===Generosity should be shone through offerings above and beyond a tithe. (1 Timothy 6:17-19)===
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====Everyone is commanded to tithe.====
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====Those who have the capacity to be more generous should be more generous.====
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===Monetary giving is expected but should not replace giving of oneself. (Romans 12:1)===
  
 
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==Why should I make giving a spiritual discipline? (2 Cor. 9:6-15)==
==Why should I make giving a spiritual discipline?==
 
  
  

Revision as of 18:06, 18 April 2023

Theological Proposition/Focus:

Homiletical Proposition/Application:

Introduction:

Image:

Need:

Subject: Tithing, giving

Preview:

Text: 2 Cor. 9:7

Setting the Stage:

Body

What does it look like to make giving a spiritual discipline?

Regular, systematic giving, is the standard in Scripture. (1 Cor. 16:2)

The tithe (10%) is a good minimum standard.

Since the first fruits belong to God I would recommend that you calculate your 10% before taxes.

Generosity should be shone through offerings above and beyond a tithe. (1 Timothy 6:17-19)

Everyone is commanded to tithe.

Those who have the capacity to be more generous should be more generous.

Monetary giving is expected but should not replace giving of oneself. (Romans 12:1)

Why should I make giving a spiritual discipline? (2 Cor. 9:6-15)

How can I make giving a spiritual discipline?