Title Tithes and Offerings
Contents
As a concrete example of the Israelites' departure from God's ordinances, it points out that they committed the sin of stealing God's things by deceiving God's tithes and offerings, and that disaster came as a result. It is said that full tithes and offerings are urged, and blessings will come when they are implemented. Tithing and offerings were not only a religious duty to thank God for blessings, but also a social duty for the Levites and the poorest class who did not receive an inheritance (Deuteronomy 14:22-29). obey
1. Meaning of donation
① Laying up treasures in heaven (Matthew 6:20) ② Giving God’s things to God (Matthew 22:21) ③ Gratitude for the grace received from God (Deut 16:15-17) ④ The measure of faith that pleases God (Deuteronomy 16:15-17) 2 Corinthians 9:7) ⑤ A sign of devotion to the Lord (2 Corinthians 9:5)
2. The spirit of giving
① A sign of faith ② A sign of gratitude ③ A sign of devotion
3. Standards for Giving
① Full tithe (Genesis 14:20, 3:8-10)- Perfect means “all” or “all”
② The firstborn and firstfruits (Leviticus 27:26, Proverbs 3:9-10)
③ With all your might and with all your heart (Matthew 23:23, Deut 16:16-17)
4. Offerings and blessings
① Blessings in all things (Deuteronomy 14:28) ② He opens and fills the heavens (3:10)
③ He pays them back (Proverbs 19:17) ④ God loves them (2 Corinthians 9:7)
⑤ Press and shake gently (Luke 6:38)
conclusion
① Tithing is a sign that acknowledges that God is a steward and that our possessions belong to God. We must offer ourselves daily as a living sacrifice on God's holy altar (Romans 12:1).
② To deceive the offering is not simply a sin of unfaithfulness, but a great sin that neglects and despises God. (Galatians 6:7)
③ The true blessing of life is maintaining a right relationship with the absolute sovereign God who determines eternal punishment.