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- In this letter to the Corinthians, the apostle Paul references a gift of money that the Corinthian believers planned to collect (2 Corinthians 9:1–5). He uses this as a chance to speak more broadly about the virtue of generosity—and how God’s generosity toward us should inspire us to give.
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Aug 11, 2022 · Answer. The Bible has a lot to say about giving! First, Jesus declares that our attitude toward money is indicative of the focus of our hearts: “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Matthew 6:21). It is helpful to look at our various financial accounts and observe how we spend our money.
- God promises to reward us for giving generously. In Scripture, God really does promise to reward His people when we give generously. “Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce; then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will be bursting with wine.”
- Tithing is not required of Christians in the New Covenant. To “tithe” is to give ten percent. Although Christians may often speak of “tithes and offerings,” tithing is not actually a requirement for Christians.
- Give to Christians In Need. In Matthew 25:34–40, Jesus vividly foretells a coming day of judgment, when He will separate those who will enter into His eternal kingdom from those whom he “never knew.”
- Give to Support Your Pastor and Local Church. The Bible teaches that pastors should be compensated financially for their labors in the gospel. “Do you not know that those who are employed in the temple service get their food from the temple, and those who serve at the altar share in the sacrificial offerings?
Nov 30, 2023 · Giving in the Bible goes beyond simply donating money or material possessions. It is a powerful expression of love, compassion, and gratitude towards others and towards God. We will explore the power behind generosity and the principles and lessons behind giving.
- It Isn’T Evil in and of Itself
- It Must Be Rejected as A Potential Rival to God
- It Is Good to Have A Little, and Dangerous to Have A Lot
- It Can Be Used to Open Doors in Eternity
- It Can Be Used to Advance The Kingdom in The Here and Now
We sometimes think that the Bible says that money is the root of all evil, but that isn’t what the Bible says. 1 Timothy 6:9-10 reads as follows: “But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation, into a snare, into many senseless and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction.10 For the love of moneyis a root of all kinds of ...
In the Sermon on the Mount Jesus said: “The eye is the lamp of the body. So, if your eye is healthy, your whole body will be full of light,but if your eye is bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light in you is darkness, how great is the darkness! “No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the othe...
There is a wonderful prayer in Proverbs 30:8-9 that goes like this: “Give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with the food that is needful for me, lest I be full and deny you and say, “Who is the LORD?” or lest I be poor and steal and profane the name of my God.” (Proverbs 30:8–9 ESV) That is quite similar to the 4thpetition in the Lord’s Praye...
Jesus once told a story about a dishonest and incompetent manager. Knowing he was about to be fired, he used his master’s assets to curry favour with some of his wealthy clients, figuring that they would look after him when he was unemployed – and Jesus commends him as an example to be followed! He says: “For the people of this world are more shrew...
In the very early days of the Christian story, the church faced a unique and daunting challenge associated with its explosive growth. The Bible says that 3000 people were baptized on just one day – the Day of Pentecost. Many of these people were Jewish pilgrims who had come to Jerusalem for the festival, and upon hearing the Gospel, decided to stay...
Mar 4, 2021 · Luke 6:38 - "Give, and it shall be given unto you" - is most often taught about money. But do you know what this verse really means? Let's take a look at the Bible context and what it means...
Dec 2, 2022 · The Bible never says that money is evil, only to avoid the love of it. Another warning the Bible gives us about money is that it can quickly become an idol: “Though your riches increase, do not set your heart on them” (Psalm 62:10).
