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Whats the Problem


Not mainly doctrinal

Source: http://www.generousgiving.org/

Only 3-5% of those who give money to the church tithe (give 10% of their income).

Whats the Problem


Not mainly doctrinal Not mainly practical

Source: http://www.generousgiving.org/

Giving by North American churchgoers was higher during the Great Depression (3.3 percent of per capita income in 1933) than it was after a half-century of unprecedented prosperity (2.5 percent in 2004).

Source: http://www.generousgiving.org/

Christians worldwide had personal income totaling more than $16 trillion in 2007 but gave only 2 percent, or $370 billion, to Christian causes.

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If Christian churches chose to give 10% of their income and to devote 60% of their increased giving to international missions, there would be $98.4 billion available for the international church and $32.8 billion for domestic missions.

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Conservative estimates indicate that $1 billion a year could be all that's needed financially to complete the task of the Great Commission.

Whats the Problem


Not mainly doctrinal Not mainly practical But primarily spiritual (heart issue)

Giving In Gods Story


Our life (including our giving) must be under Gods Story.

Giving In Gods Story


Our life (including our giving) must be under Gods Story. Our God is a Giver.

Giving In Gods Story


Our life (including our giving) must be under Gods Story. Our God is a Giver. God expects his children to be givers (like him).

Tithing
To support the Levites 10% yearly (Num. 18:8-32) For community celebrations 10% yearly (Deut. 14:22-27) To help the poor 10% every three years (Deut. 14:28-29) The tithe is 23.3% for Israel. Its the starting point for their giving.

The Tabernacle

Exodus 36:3-5
Ibinigay sa kanila ang lahat ng inihandog ng mga Israelita para sa pagpapatayo ng Tolda. At patuloy pa rin ang kusang-loob na pagdadala ng mga tao ng mga handog nila tuwing umaga. Kaya pumunta kay Moises ang mga nagtatrabaho sa Tolda at nagsabi, Sobra na sa kailangan ang dinadala ng mga tao para sa gawaing iniutos na gawin ni Yahweh.

The Temple

Kingdom Giving
Generous giving

Kingdom Giving
Generous giving Grace-driven giving

Kingdom Giving
Generous giving Grace-driven giving Grateful giving

Kingdom Giving
Generous giving Grace-driven giving Grateful giving God-glorifying giving

What Fuels Kingdom Giving


God is King He owns everything.

What Fuels Kingdom Giving


God is King He owns everything. We are in the kingdom We are stewards.

What Fuels Kingdom Giving


God is King He owns everything. We are in the kingdom We are stewards. God has a mission Money is a tool for that kingdom mission.

Kingdom Giving Excuses


I dont want to. (Ayaw ko.)

Kingdom Giving Excuses


I dont want to. (Ayaw ko.) I cant. (Hindi ko kaya.)

Kingdom Giving Excuses


I dont want to. (Ayaw ko.) I cant. (Hindi ko kaya.) Im not yet ready. (Wag muna ngayon.)

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