ONE THING: God loves a cheerful giver and a cheerful (HILAROS) giver loves God. 2 Corinthians 9:7
Deuteronomy 26:16-18, 2 Corinthians 9:6-15, Genesis 4:3-7, Hebrews 7:1-2
Tithe is a grateful response to a generous God from the first fruits of everything in order to show love to God and others.
CONTEXT: A tithe / tenth – a floor to stand on not a ceiling to reach. The Offering is the above and beyond ceiling to break through.
WHY YOU GIVE
We don't tithe to earn God's love. We tithe because we already have God's love. It is a celebration of gratitude for the love He has shown us.
Rejoice in all the good that the Lord your God has given to you and to your house, others near you, and the Levite, and the sojourner who is among you.
Why do we give God a Tithe / tenth of all He has given us?
Because of our LOVING obedience to what God has commanded us so others will be saved and become like Christ.
WHEN YOU GIVE
God uses real world giving to generate eternal spiritual blessings and benefits.
You will be enriched in every way to be generous in every way, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God.
What does God hope for us when we Tithe?
That we would do it faithfully and joyfully.
Based on this message what is something you can do to become more like Jesus?
Gospel- Centered =
Worship: Tithe to your local church. Tithe your time. Tithe your talents. Tithe your treasures. A tenth given in person, online, through text.
Community: Publicly praise God for the 90. Give thanks to God in front of others for His many blessings. Sow bountifully and thankfully.
Service: Make room in your life to Tithe. First priority with your finances and all things for that matter is God. Never take from God and to meet a need or desire. Trust God to meet that need or desire.
Multiplication: Make a way for others to Tithe. Invite them to join you at the church you call home so they can then tithe their time, talents and treasures.
