Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver (2 Corinthians 9:7, ESV). When was the last time you heard a sermon encouraging you to give tithes and offerings? Let’s be specific: a tithe means giving 10 percent of your gross income, and offerings […]
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Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. And thereby put me to the test, says the Lord of hosts, if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down for you a blessing until there is no more need. (Malachi 3:10, ESV) I’ve heard Christian leaders say, “Church,
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Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you (James 1:27, NLT). Ultimate generosity is about orphans and widows. When we give to our church, we get something in return – preaching, worship services, and a
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. . . If it is giving, give generously (Romans 12:8, NLT). There are about 21 spiritual gifts mentioned in the New Testament. That’s my count. One commentator had 22 and another 24 – but I believe they’ve forgotten how to count. Okay, a moment of honesty, and please forgive me in advance. When I
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Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God (Philippians 4:6). Wealth denial. Are you afflicted with this syndrome? Let’s imagine a trillionaire gives you enough money so that you are now in the top one percent of the world’s wealthiest people. I
Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. And thereby put me to the test, says the Lord of hosts, if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down for you a blessing until there is no more need (Malachi 3:10, ESV). I think every blessing in
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The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed (Proverbs 11:25, NLT). I’m not naturally generous. There is something about my flesh that inserts a rationalization every time I consider giving money and going out of my way to spend time with a person in need. How about you? I have also
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Each one must do just as he has purposed in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 8:7 I have a natural reluctance when I’m asked to give. Whether of time, talent, or money, my first reaction is “why I can’t” rather than “why I can.” So, God presents opportunities for
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It is more blessed to give than to receive. Acts 20:35 NASB95 One of the great “rites of passage” of living in America – if you are middle-aged or want to be middle-aged someday – is a financial review. Many advertisements on cable programs offer financial professionals able and willing to investigate your finances. The
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