Making Sense of Your Dollars Thinking Biblically about Money.
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Making Sense of Your Dollars
Thinking Biblically about Money
Tithing – Set apart God for honour
Abraham tithing to Melchizedek – Gen 14:20 Jacob promises a tithe – Gen 29:22 God claims possession of glory and honour
in Israel – Leviticus 27:30 Jesus receives honour at great cost –
Matthew 26:6 – 13 Either you will use money to worship God or
use God to worship money – Matthew 6:24
How can you honour God with Money?
See giving as worship (not as a tax strategy) Avoid consumerism and greed Embrace simplicity Support Christian ministry that honours God Imitate God’s generosity and kindness (even
spontaneously) Build and maintain buildings with a concern
to honour God and reflect His character
Co-operate with God’s Calling
God “gives his tithe away” to the Levites – Numbers 18:21 – 26
God’s call is grace not entitlement – Genesis 34:25, 49:5 & 7, Exodus 2:11 & 12, 32:1 – 6
Luke 8:1-3, 9:1-6, 10:1 -12 1 Corinthians 9:7 – 18, 2 Corinthians 11:7 -
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How can you co-operate with God’s Calling with Money?
Give to support missionaries Give to support church staff Give to help those preparing for Christian
leadership Give to support church planters
Celebrate God’s Generosity
Party in Jerusalem – Deuteronomy 12:12, 14:24 – 27
Jesus’ example – Mark 2:13 – 17, Matthew 11:19
Jerusalem church – Acts 2:46 & 47
How can you Celebrate God’s Goodness with Money?
Invite people into your home for meals Embrace celebration as an important thing Receive your food with glad and generous
hearts, praising God and having favour with all the people
Chinese New Years, Helping Hands
Provide for the Poor
Deuteronomy 14:28 – 29 WHEN you give to the needy - Matthew 6:1-4 Sell & Give – Luke 12:32 – 34 A word for the rich – 1 Timothy 6:17 - 19
How Can You Provide for the Poor with Money?
Support ministries and agencies that help poor people
Respond generously when emergencies or disasters happen
Remember single moms, vulnerable children, and marginalized groups
Keep in mind that poverty is about more than money – don’t hold back your heart as you give your cash
Other Thoughts
Biblical Teaching about Money is about the big rocks - there is room for discretion about what you do after they’re in place
Remember that God, according to His grace, turns your gift into an investment (don’t be a fool!)
Don’t ask “how much” but rather “how much faith”
Churches are accountable too!