GIVING TO GOD. Manner of giving:
- Without show [Mat.6:1-4].
- According to one’s ability [1Cor.16:1-2].
- Willingly [1Chr.29:3-9].
- Liberally [2Cor.9:6-15].
- Cheerfully [2Cor.9:7].
- Proportionately [Mal.3:10].
Examples of giving:
- Israelites [Ex.35:21-29].
- Princes of Israel [Num.7:2-28].
- Poor widow [Lu.21:2-4]
- Macedonian churches [2Cor.8:1-5]. Carefulness in the handling of assembly finances [2Cor.8:16-].
Evils connected with money:
- Greed [2Kings 5:20-27].
- Debts [Neh.5:2-11].
- Covetousness [1Tim.6:9-10].
Personal exercise to give privately: 3 Jn.5-7; Gal.6:6; 1Tim.5:18 (communicate); Lu.16:5; Phil.4:10; 2 Cor.8:1; Col.3:23-24; 1Thes.4:11-12. Who can give? Believers only [3Jn.5-8; Prov.15:8; 21:27]. Give no offense to the Gentiles – unconverted [1 Cor.10:32. Why should I give? [Lu.16:5]. I am a debtor. Where shall I give? [Phil.4:10-19]. The assembly–giving is a priestly service for all (men and women). Privately [Gal.6:6]. Communicate – have fellowship with Heb.13:16 – Gathering unto Him, v.13; Worship through Him, v.14; Sacrifice for Him, v.16. How much shall I give? [2Cor.8:1-5]. Liberally –give yourself first. When do I give? [1Cor.16:1]. First day of the week. Will I love what I give? [Col.3:23].