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Understanding Tithing's Importance

The document discusses the concept of tithing, clarifying misconceptions about its legalistic nature and emphasizing that it reflects one's heart attitude towards God. It outlines the biblical origins of tithing, particularly through Abraham's example, and highlights Jesus' teachings on fulfilling financial obligations. Additionally, it stresses the importance of tithing for supporting the church and receiving God's blessings in return for faithfulness.

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Understanding Tithing's Importance

The document discusses the concept of tithing, clarifying misconceptions about its legalistic nature and emphasizing that it reflects one's heart attitude towards God. It outlines the biblical origins of tithing, particularly through Abraham's example, and highlights Jesus' teachings on fulfilling financial obligations. Additionally, it stresses the importance of tithing for supporting the church and receiving God's blessings in return for faithfulness.

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Tithing & Its Significance

Acts 20:35

What are tithes?

Is it applicable?
● The tithe is often misunderstood

○ Some Christians believe the tithe is a legalistic rule for the Old Testament
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○ Others believe tithing is a qualification for being a Christian and failure to


tithe will result in God’s expelling us from our relationship with Him

○ Neither is correct

○ The tithe has always been an outside testimony of heart attitude

■ How to Manage Your Money by Larry Burkett

When did they start paying tithes in the Bible?


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Why did Abraham pay tithes?

● Abraham paid tithes because he recognized that there was an authority greater than
he
○ He was a person (Abraham) with much responsibility, much power, and riches
○ He recognized that Melchizedek, by virtue of his divine office, had greater
responsibility in the administration of spiritual things
● He gave his tithe in recognition that God had helped him in a time of need; God had
helped him win the battle
○ He gave his tithes voluntarily in fulfillment to a Divine obligation
○ The Bible also declare that we are Sons of Abraham
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What does the New Testament say about tithing?


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● Jesus made sure to state the importance of fulfilling financial obligations


○ He said to them, “Then give back to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.”
Luke 20:25
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Warning to them that do not pay their tithes and the


blessings to those that do:
● Turning to the Old Testament, we can see that tithing simply reflects the heart’s
attitude
○ Let’s see what God equates withholding the tithe:

● God accused the Jewish people of being thieves for not paying their tithes and
giving their offerings
○ He tells them to prove him by bringing their their tithes and offerings to his
storehouse (temple)
○ They would receive blessings if they were faithful
○ He would open the windows of heaven and bless them
○ He would rebuke the Devourer
● What does God promise in return for the right heart attitude?:
○ ______________________________________________________________________
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Why should we pay tithes and give offerings?


● Because God commands it:
○ Everything we have belongs to God
○ We should pay our tithes as God promise to bless us, if we are faithful
● The tithe supports the church and all its needs
○ In order to spread the Gospel and have a place to unite in worship and
hear the Word of the Lord, there is a need of support from the
congregation
○ We also have a duty to support our Pastor in the full time job of
ministering
■ 1 Corinthians 9: 7-14

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