FINANCES and GIVING
Borrowing, Debt, Taxes
Tithes, Offerings, Alms / Gifts of Benevolence
Locations in the KJV of Bible with verses related to this subject:
Matthew 6:1-4
Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth: That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly.
Once again Jesus further expounds on the groundwork he laid down in the Beatitudes when he now talks about “alms giving”. Giving of Alms: giving to those that are in need. “charity for the pity” – THIS IS NOT TITHING
Doing it for “show or to obtain respect or position” does not obtain an individual any “status” before God.
It is common practice today for organizations to “compete” with one another to see who is the greatest “donor to a charity/cause”. This competition in providing “charity for credit” should feel nauseous to the child of God. It is wonderful that the charity is taking place, but the amount of time and money that is spent to advertise this “greatest” is money in itself that could go to the charity. “Frequent our business establishment because we gave to the needy” is often a common slogan.
Matthew 19:16-26 with Parallel Passages: Mark 10:17-31; Luke 18:18-30
Desiring Eternal Life. Jesus hit him where his heart was. In his possessions. The man left disappointed when told to sell everything he had and give it away! He could not give up his earthly possessions for heavenly goals.
Matthew 22:15-22 with Parallel Passages: Mark 12:13-17; Luke 20:20-26
Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him in his talk. And they sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, Master, we know that thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth, neither carest thou for any man: for thou regardest not the person of men. Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not? But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites? Shew me the tribute money. And they brought unto him a penny.
And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription? They say unto him, Caesar's. Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's; and unto God the things that are God's. When they had heard these words, they marvelled, and left him, and went their way.
Pharisees enlist the Herodians to come up with something that might entangle Jesus and His words. The best they can do is question paying tribute to Caesar. Jesus responds regarding the image on the coins.
Romans 13:8 Owe no man.
1 Corinthians 10:24 Seek to find a way to prosper others more than yourself
1 Corinthians 12:25-26 Believers should be taking care of one another.
1 Corinthians 13:3 All can be given to the poor, but, if one does not have charity it is profitless.
2 Corinthians 8:1-15 Paul uses the benevolence of the Macedonians as a lesson in giving of your substance.
2 Corinthians 9:6-8 What is sown is what is reaped when giving.
2 Corinthians 9:9-15 Giving of support is followed by the thanksgiving of many who are blessed by the gift.
Philippians 4:10-19 Being content with what you have and God will supply all needs. Philippians were examples of meeting the need.
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