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WHY GIVE?
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The Bible has a lot to say about giving and there are many wonderful promises attached to it. Yes, giving is a responsibility. But it is more than just a responsibility. It is a privilege! With that in mind, let's take a look at four Biblical principles on giving from 1 Corinthians 16:1-2.
Giving is a universal practice. The apostle Paul told the Corinthian believers, "Follow the same procedure I gave to the churches in Galatia" (v. 1 NLT). In other words, Paul was saying, "They did it in Galatia - you need to do it in Corinth. They did it in Macedonia, and we need to do it here. Every church should do this." It was not just something the Corinthians were asked to do; it is asked of every believer. No one is exempt from giving.
Principle 2 - Giving is to be done consistently and regularly
"On every Lord's Day," Paul said in verse 2, "put aside some amount of money in relation to what you have earned..." (NLT). The idea is to consistently take a percentage of your income and set it aside for the work of God. This is what the Scripture tells us we ought to do. And then as you do this, you are able to invest it in His kingdom.
Principle 3 - Giving is a personal act
Notice that Paul says, "each of you should put aside some amount of money to give. Even children ought to be taught this. Giving to God's work is a personal act for every single believer.
Principle 4 - We should prepare ourselves to invest in the work of God
The apostle Paul told the believers to "put aside a portion of the money you have earned" (v. 2 NLT). Paul is saying to consider prayerfully how much to give. Do it in advance. It should never be a last-minute or flippant practice. Paul also says, "in relation to what you have earned." In other words, not all of our gifts will be equal, but our sacrifice should be. Our giving should be in proportion to what we earn. Giving is an opportunity to be an obedient Christian. Take it seriously, but do it cheerfully!
You are here: Home >> eGiving
The Bible has a lot to say about giving and there are many wonderful promises attached to it. Yes, giving is a responsibility. But it is more than just a responsibility. It is a privilege! With that in mind, let's take a look at four Biblical principles on giving from 1 Corinthians 16:1-2.
"Now
regarding your question about the money being collected for God's
people in Jerusalem. You should follow the same procedure I gave to the
churches in Galatia. On the first day of each week, you should each put
aside a portion of the money you have earned. Don't wait until I get
there and then try to collect it all at once."
Principle 1 - Every believer in every church should give
Giving is a universal practice. The apostle Paul told the Corinthian believers, "Follow the same procedure I gave to the churches in Galatia" (v. 1 NLT). In other words, Paul was saying, "They did it in Galatia - you need to do it in Corinth. They did it in Macedonia, and we need to do it here. Every church should do this." It was not just something the Corinthians were asked to do; it is asked of every believer. No one is exempt from giving.
Principle 2 - Giving is to be done consistently and regularly
"On every Lord's Day," Paul said in verse 2, "put aside some amount of money in relation to what you have earned..." (NLT). The idea is to consistently take a percentage of your income and set it aside for the work of God. This is what the Scripture tells us we ought to do. And then as you do this, you are able to invest it in His kingdom.
Principle 3 - Giving is a personal act
Notice that Paul says, "each of you should put aside some amount of money to give. Even children ought to be taught this. Giving to God's work is a personal act for every single believer.
Principle 4 - We should prepare ourselves to invest in the work of God
The apostle Paul told the believers to "put aside a portion of the money you have earned" (v. 2 NLT). Paul is saying to consider prayerfully how much to give. Do it in advance. It should never be a last-minute or flippant practice. Paul also says, "in relation to what you have earned." In other words, not all of our gifts will be equal, but our sacrifice should be. Our giving should be in proportion to what we earn. Giving is an opportunity to be an obedient Christian. Take it seriously, but do it cheerfully!
