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Subject: Tithing, giving
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Text: 2 Cor. 9:7
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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)
God chooses to connect size of harvest with the scope of sowing (a natural and spiritual principle). (6).
God loves generosity. (7)
Image: The joy of giving the right gift. Emily and my Christmas Eve shopping competition.
God provides the gift. (8-11)
Image: Dad giving a quarter every Sunday for the offering.
God receives further glory through your giving. (12-14)
How can I make giving a spiritual discipline?
MTR: Determine to regularly, systematically give. (1 Cor. 16:2)
MTR: Look and ask for opportunities to give above and beyond your tithe. (1 Timothy 6:17-19)
MTR: Give freely of your most valuable resource, time. (Romans 12:1)
