Giving to the Church 2 Corinthians 8 9

Giving to the Church 2 Corinthians 8 -9 and other selected passages

Tithing ?

2 Corinthians 9: 6 -15

Why should we give to the ministry of this church?

Wrong Reasons to Give

Wrong Reasons to Give 1. “I have no choice. God has got me. ” Leviticus 27: 30, 32 Numbers 18 Malachi 3: 8 -9

Wrong Reasons to Give 1. “I have no choice. God has got me. ” 2 Corinthians 9: 7 Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

Wrong Reasons to Give 1. “I have no choice. God has got me. ” 2 Corinthians 9: 7 Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. We are not under the Law of Moses

Wrong Reasons to Give 1. “I have no choice. God has got me. ” 2. “I’ve got God. He has no choice. ”

Wrong Reasons to Give 2. “I’ve got God. He has no choice. ” Job 41: 10 -11 … Who has first given to me, that I should repay him? Whatever is under the whole heaven is mine.

Wrong Reasons to Give 2. “I’ve got God. He has no choice. ” Job 41: 10 -11 … Who has first given to me, that I should repay him? Whatever is under the whole heaven is mine. Giving to receive = Giving to me.

Right Reasons to Give

Right Reasons to Give 1. “It’s not my money” • Before it was a law, it was a principle ( Abraham, Jacob, Cain and Abel )

Right Reasons to Give 1. “It’s not my money” • Before it was a law, it was a principle ( Abraham, Jacob, Cain and Abel ) • It is from Him. And it is His.

Right Reasons to Give The earth is the LORD's and the fullness thereof, the world and those who dwell therein. Psalm 24: 1 all that is in the heavens and in the earth is yours. 1 Chron 29

Right Reasons to Give 1. “It’s not my money”

Right Reasons to Give 1. “It’s not my money” 2. God wants us to give Proverbs 3: 9 Honour the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce

1. To meet the needs of others 2 Corinthians 8: 14 “your abundance at the present time should supply their need”

2. To Continue the Gospel • Men who are dedicated to the work of ministry need to be supported.

2. To Continue the Gospel Philippians 1: 7 “you are all partakers with me of grace, both in my imprisonment and in the defence and confirmation of the gospel. ”

Giving to the Church Not because • I have no choice • God has to give back to me But because • It’s not my money • He wants us to give 1. To meet the needs of others 2. To continue the gospel (contd…)