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10 Biblical and Practical Reasons to Teach People to Give 10% OR MORE of their Income to the Lord’s Work
For many years I have
been teaching and counseling with people across the U.S. and in 20
countries on Christian financial, stewardship, debt, and giving issues.
Over this time period, I have discovered the following 10 truths
concerning WHY all Christians (regardless of their income level, debt
problems, or financial circumstances) need to be taught to give 10% OR
MORE to the Lord’s work:
#1 It is a tried and
proven pattern of giving done by godly people throughout the ages
(regardless of cultures and income levels).
Gen 14:17-20, 28:16-22 Lev 27:30 Pr 3:9,10 Mal 3:7-15 Mt 23:23
#2 It will help them reverence God more in their life.
Dt. 14:23
#3 It will bring God's wisdom and order to their finances and will help harness the dragon of materialism in their life.
Matt. 6:19-21,24-34 Luke 12:16-21 I Tim 6:6-10,17-19 Ecc 5:10
#4 It will serve as a practical reminder that God is the Owner of everything in their life.
I Chron 29:11-18 Ps 24:1,2 Ps 50:10-12 Hag 2:8
#5 It will allow them to experience God's creative care and provisions in ways they would not otherwise experience.
I Kgs 17 Pr 3:9,10 Mal 3:7-15 Hag 1:4-11, 2:15-19 Lu 6:38 Deut 28 Phil 4:15-19 Mk 12:41-44
#6 It will encourage their spiritual growth and trust in God.
Deut 14:23 Pr 3:5,6 Mal 3:8-10 Hag 1:4-11, 2:15-19 II Cor 8:5
#7 It will ensure them treasure in heaven.
I Tim 6:18,19 Mt 6:19-21 Heb 6:10 III Jn 8 I Sam 30:22
#8 It will strengthen the ministry, outreach, and stability of their local church.
Acts 2:42-47, 4:32 II Cor 9:12,13
#9 It will help provide the means to keep their Pastor and missionaries in full-time Christian service.
I Cor 9:9-11,14 I Tm 5:17,18 III Jn 5-8 Phil 4:15-19 Gal 6:6 Lu 8:3 II Kg 4:8-10
#10 It will help accomplish needed building projects and renovations.
II Ch 24:4-14 Ex 35,36 II Kings 12:2-16 I Ch 29:2-19 Ez 1:4-6
© Author: Brian Kluth Christian Stewardship Association (CSA). Permission is given to CSA MEMBERS* to photo-copy, fax, or reprint for non-commercial purposes.
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