“The Christian Church and Its Money!”

Text: Acts 20:35

Scripture Reading: Matthew 6:1-4

Introduction: Understanding giving that glorifies God!        

    I.   The importance of right motives (Matthew 6:1).

                - Be careful before people.

                - Warning about wrong motives.

                - Right motives is everything.

    II.   Deeds of mercy (Matthew 6:2-4).

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    III.   Ten Reasons People Don’t Tithe.

                #1. It’s all mine anyway. Why should I give Psalm 50:10; Psalm 24:1

                #2. I give elsewhere. Malachi 3:10

                #3. Tithing is not in the New Testament.

                #4.  God will provide through other people.

                #5. My gifts don’t really count. Mark 12:41-44

                #6. I don’t trust preachers.

                #7. I only give to projects I like.

                #8. I have no control over my finances;my husband does; my wife does.

                #9. I will tithe when I can afford it.

                #10. I’m afraid to.

 

By Charles Stone