I. An Individual Matter
a. Not prescribed for a few to provide for all.
b. Every member proposition.
c. Church is a group of individuals.
II. It Should be Proportionate
a. As God has prospered.
b. Distribution of obligation, 2 Corinthians 8:13-14
1) Faith method
2) Businesslike, no need of inferior complex of doing your own part.
c. Tithing is God's proportionate way.
1) Hebrews 7: everyone is on equal basis.
2) Genesis 14
III. Systematic Method
a. First day of the week
b. Bring, not send, Malachi 3:10
c. Just like making monthly payments on a bill.
d. Designated amount, 10%.
e. Designated place, the church.
f. Designated time, first day of the week.
IV. Do it Cheerfully
a. 2 Corinthians 8:3
b. Christian’s attitude, gratitude
c. 2 Corinthians 9:7, God love accompanies this kind of giving.
V. Giving is a grace.
a. 2 Corinthians 8:7
b. Many do not have enough, can't be mustered by self, worked up.
c. God is able to give this grace also, 2 Corinthians 9:8
