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For many years I have been teaching and counseling with people across the
U.S. and in over 30 countries on Christian financial, stewardship, debt, and
generosity 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).
Tithing references in
Gen 14:17-20,
28:16-22 Lev 27:30 Pr 3:9,10 Mal 3:7-15 Mt 23:23
2. I t
will help them reverence God more in their life.
Tithing reference in
Deut 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 Kings 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 John 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 John 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
If you would
like to these these generosity truths (and many more) communicated with your
entire congregation, please visit the following page that highlights a
40-Day all-church generosity
initiative that God can use to transform your congregations lives and
giving.
For additional resources, visit:
www.kluth.org | 
Dr.
Brian Kluth is a minister,