Understanding Tithing
Tenth of something and everything you get brought in voluntarily. Given to the Levite’s who serve in the tent of meeting.
REFERENCE: Deuteronomy 14:22-25: 2 Chronicles 31: 5: Leviticus 27:30-32, Nehemiah 10:37, Nehemiah 12: 44, Nehemiah 13: [5], Malachi 3: 10-12, Hebrews 7:8, Deuteronomy 26:12, Matthew 23: [23]Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have omitted the weightier matters of the law, judgment, mercy, and faith: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone.
Why we should tithe
- Honor God - Matthew 22:21
- Acknowledge my heritage - Galatians 3:29
- Fulfil the covenant - 2 Corinthians 3:11
- Show my love for Jesus
- Fulfill an obligation
- Escape condemnation Malachi 3:8-10
- Spread the gospel - 1 Corinthians 9:14
- Enjoy Gods blessings
- Be consistent - 1 Timothy 4:12
Benefits of Tithing
- God is pleased by my obedience
- Helps to keep my priorities right Matt 6:33
- God is honoured by my faithfulness
- Eligible for a blessing
- Guards Christians from selfishness
- God loves cheerful giver
- Supports the great commission Mathew 28:18
- Ensures that your needs will be met
- Helps to meet the needs of Gods people 1 for 16:1_2
- Reminds us that God is the true owner of all we have 1 Timothy 6:17-18
