The Stewardship Principle of
Tithing and Offerings
Matthew 25: 14-30
- Stewardship is a principle of Faith.
- Stewardship is caring for the things God has placed in our hands.
- Everything we have or are, as a steward, is given to us by God and is lent to us to be used in the
kingdom ofGod
Malachi 3:8-12
A delightsome land or cursed with a curse?
What a tithe is:
A tenth means tenth.
- Genesis 14: 18-20
- Hebrews 7:2
Tithing is a first fruit principle:
Abraham gave tithes of all.
- Proverbs 3: 9-10
A directive, command, not an option for the child of God.
The question: Gross or Net
- Matthew 22: 15-22
Your tithe is not just 10% of your increase.
- Hebrews 11: 2,6
Tithing is a principle that has its roots in faith.
It is good to have knowledge, but knowledge alone cannot save. Only knowledge applied can save (James 2:19).
The tithe belongs to the Lord:
- Leviticus 27:30
Tithing is a principle of paying not giving.
- I Timothy 3: 14
Tithing should be brought into the church, your local church (The house of the Lord).
Offerings:
- Luke 6: 38
Jesus stood by the treasury and watched, he commented she had given more than all the rest (Mark 12: 41-44).
The stewardship principle in giving:
- Hebrews 13: 8
- Matthew 17: 14-20
- James 2: 14-17
- Hosea 10: 12
The non-tither, inconsistent tither, consistent tither:
- Malachi 3: 11-12
Thief?
Rebuke the devourer!
Cast not fruit before the time.
Borrowing against your tithe:
- Leviticus 27: 31
Where do we go from here?
- Philippians 3: 13-14