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Why Do We Need To Tithe?
Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 18, 2004 (message contributor)
Summary: Paul under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit pens for us obedience to God in the matter of stewardship from 1 Corinthians 16:1-2.
“Why Do We Need To Tithe?”
A. The PURPOSE of Giving. (v.1) Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye Acts 11:28-30; 24:17; Romans 15:25-27; Galatians 2:10; Romans 12:13; 2 Corinthians 9:12-15; Philemon 1:5-7; Hebrews 6:10; 1 John 3:17-18; 2 Corinthians 8:4; Acts 2:45; 4:34; Galatians 6:10
B. The PRINCIPLES of Giving. (v. 2) 2 Corinthians 8:5; Proverbs 11:24; Exodus 25:1-2; 35:5, 21; 2 Samuel 24:24; Luke 6:38; 2 Corinthians 9:6; Galatians 6:7-9
i. The PERIOD (frequency). (v. 2a) Upon the first day of the week Luke 24:1; John 20:1, 19; Acts 20:7; Revelation 1:10
ii. The PARTICIPANTS. (v. 2b) let everyone of you 2 Corinthians 8:1-3; 1 Chronicles 29:14; 2 Chronicles 24:11; Philippians 4:14-16; Mark 12:41-44; Exodus 36:6
iii. The PLACE. (v. 2c) lay by him in store Malachi 3:10; Deuteronomy 26:2; Acts 2:44, 46; Hebrews 10:25
iv. The PROPORTION. (v. 2d) as God hath prospered him Acts 11:29; Genesis 26:12; 39:3; Deuteronomy 8:18; 15:11-14; 16:10; 2 Chronicles 31:10; 2 Corinthians 8:12-15; 9:7; 1 Timothy 6:18; Genesis 14:18-20; 28:20-22; Leviticus 27:30; Malachi 3:10; Matthew 23:23
v. The PREPARATION. (v. 2e) that there be no gatherings when I come 2 Corinthians 8:11; 9:3-5; Proverbs 3:9-10; Luke 16:10-11
