The Lord checks our billfolds, knows our gifts whether large or small. As he did the temple worshippers. The saying we hear much: “the Lord knows how much I give, he knows my heart, whether or not I would give more if I had it.” These sayings are true, he does know, John 2:24. a true worshipper will know more ignore the collection plate than any other part of the service. 1 Corinthians 3, a wise master builder will not ignore the blueprint. Take heed how you build.
I. How Much God Thinks of the Church.
1. Acts 20:28
2. Christ blood was the greatest price that could be paid, Ephesians 1:7
3. It performs the greatest work.
4. God was wise enough to lay a plan whereby one of earth's greatest institution would be financed.
II. How Much is a Tithe?
1. Genesis 14:20
2. Hebrews 7:2
3. Leviticus 27:30
4. A tenth of all.
III. The Church Supported the Same as the Temple was Supported
1. 1 Corinthians 9:13-14
2. the Levite’s were appointed to minister and be supported by ties and offerings.
3. Numbers 1:47
4. the place to bring tithes and offerings designated by the Lord, Deuteronomy 12:5-14
5. the Tabernacle was the place where God met with the people.
6. The New Testament church, the Christian storehouse today.
7. 1 Corinthians 16:1-3, Malachi 3:10
IV. Tithing was in the Old and New Testament
1. Matthew 5:17-19
2. Matthew 23:23
3. Jesus taught it.
V. Don’t be Caught Hanging on to God’s Tithe
1. Ecclesiastes 8:11
2. A good scripture to keep in mind if you are prospering with the Lord’s money in your possession.
