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Intro
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Background
Paul was testifying about the liberality of the churches of Macedonia, despite their poverty.
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Paul sent Titus to Corinth (1) to deliver his letter, and (2) to encourage the church to fulfill their much delayed desire to send financial help to the church to the church in Jerusalem.
Main Point
Giving is a ministry that the local church should not neglect.
In fact, it should be counted as one of the “grace” of the Spirit of God in the church.
Sermon Points
Giving is NOT Tithing
tithing is an Old Testament law
tithing is not taught in the New Testament
is about the financial help to the poor in Jerusalem
Jesus emphasized on giving, not on tithing
Giving is MORE THAN TITHING
How did Paul describe the giving of the Macedonian churches?
2 Corinthians 8.
According to their ability
- as he may prosper
- God provides the seed
Beyond their ability
Willingly
Tithing is giving back a specific amount or percentage (10%) that belongs to God.
- we rob God when we do not pay tithe
Giving is giving away, not according to a specific law, but according to your heart’s delight!
- according to the choice of your heart
Giving is
In tithing, God decides the amount or percentage of our giving.
In N.T. giving, we (the believer) decide the amount or percentage of our giving!
Conclusion
Should we stop tithing, then?
Don’t tithe, and don’t stop tithing, just because you are commanded to do so.
do it, or don’t do it, according to your heart’s choice
How should we give then?
Give according to your heart’s content.
Give as a ministry, not as a need.
Paul’s conviction
2 Corinthians 9.6-8
2 Corinthians 9.6
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