Should a Christian Tithe?

(Leviticus 27:30, Deuteronomy 14:22-23, Malachi 3:8-9, Malachi 3:10-12, Hebrews 8:10, Galatians 5:18, Matthew 23:23-24, Luke 18:9-14, Genesis 14:18-20, Genesis 28:20-22, 2 Corinthians 8:10-12, 2 Corinthians 9:7)

Leviticus 27:30 A tithe of everything from the land, whether grain from the soil or fruit from the trees, belongs to the Lord; it is holy to the Lord.

1. Tithing as C________________________.

Tithing as Covenant was S_______________ to Israel as the covenant people of God.

2. Tithing as L________________________.

God intended the tithe to be an avenue to B_____________.  The religious manipulators of Jesus’ day turned that blessing into a B_______________.

3. Tithing as W_______________________.

However, tithing as worship, is not M_____________.  It actually P__________________ both covenant and legalistic tithing.

Tithing as worship, is an act by which we acknowledge that God is both our S___________________ and the S______________ of all our blessings.

Tithing as worship expresses O______________________ G__________________________ toward God.

Take Away Lesson: Tithing is not about an obligation; it is an avenue to blessing and an opportunity to strengthen and deepen your relationship with God.  Don’t waste it!

2 Corinthians 9:7 Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.