Quiet Time Notes
Notes from my daily Quiet Times with God
Giving (Part I)
October 15th, 2010Previous |
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- The Old Testament Precedent - Leviticus 27:30; Malachi 1:13-14
- The Israelites were commanded to give a tenth (tithe) of all their income to the Lord
- The Israelites had many other kinds of sacrifices (e.g. burnt, sin, grain, fellowship offerings) in addition to the tithe. The Israelites actually gave up to 33% of their income to God.
- The sacrifices were to be the best available. God will not accept a second rate sacrifice.
- New Testament Examples
- The Widow - Mark 12:41-44
She was commended not for what she gave, but her giving heart. She was totally dependent on God.
- Barnabas - Acts 4:36-37
He sold his property and gave all the proceeds from the sale to meet the needs of the church.
- The Macedonians - 2 Corinthians 8:1-3
They gave beyond their ability even though they were extremely poor
- True Sacrifice Costs Something - 2 Samuel 24:21-25
- David refused to sacrifice to God something that cost him nothing.
QUESTIONS
- Am I giving my best to God in my weekly giving? Do I give to God first out of my pay or out of what is left over?
- What percentage of my income am I giving in my weekly contribution?
- What am I willing to sell or sacrifice for the special contribution?
Key Phrase: David refused to sacrifice to God something that cost him nothing