GIVING: A LOVE RESPONSE TO THE GOD WHO GAVE HIS ALL

“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” — Matthew 6:21

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Monday, July 14th, 2025

GOD IS LIFE — WHAT CAN WE GIVE IN RETURN?

God is not just the giver of life; He is life (John 14:6). We owe Him not only our tithes and offerings, but our entire being. What can we give in exchange for the breath we did not earn, the salvation we did not deserve, and the grace we cannot repay?

Our time. Our talents. Our treasures. Our total obedience.

He gave us all — and expects our giving to be an act of love, not obligation.

️ THE CHURCH IN ACTS: A MODEL OF SELFLESS GIVING

In the early church, giving went far beyond 10%. They sold properties. They shared all things. They gave their time, their homes, their hearts, their very lives — all for the sake of the Gospel.

“There were no needy persons among them… they brought the money from the sales and put it at the apostles’ feet…” — Acts 4:34–35

This was not law-based giving — it was love-based, Spirit-driven, kingdom-expanding generosity.

WE ARE NOW KINGS & PRIESTS – LET’S LIVE LIKE IT

“You are a chosen people, a royal priesthood…” — 1 Peter 2:9

In Christ, we are now kings and priests, and our giving must reflect our divine identity.

Tithing (10%) was a minimum benchmark under the Law — a schoolmaster. But under grace, we’re called to go higher: sacrificial, cheerful, and Spirit-led giving.

“Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion…” — 2 Corinthians 9:7

SCRIPTURES ON TITHING & GIVING (GENESIS TO REVELATION)

Genesis

• Genesis 14:18–20 – Abraham gave Melchizedek a tenth.
• Genesis 28:20–22 – Jacob vows to give God a tenth of all.

Exodus

• Exodus 25:1–2 – Offerings were to be given from a willing heart.
• Exodus 35:5, 21–29 – Freewill offerings for the tabernacle.

Leviticus

• Leviticus 27:30–34 – A tithe of everything belongs to the Lord.
• Leviticus 27:32 – Every tenth animal is holy to the Lord.

Numbers

• Numbers 18:21, 26 – Tithes given to Levites; Levites tithe from that.

Deuteronomy

• Deuteronomy 12:5–6 – Bring your tithes and offerings.
• Deuteronomy 14:22–29 – Tithing and generosity to Levites, foreigners, widows, orphans.
• Deuteronomy 26:12–13 – Declaration of faithful giving.

2 Chronicles

• 2 Chronicles 31:4–5, 12 – Israelites tithe generously.

Nehemiah

• Nehemiah 10:35–37 – Commitment to give tithes and firstfruits.
• Nehemiah 12:44; 13:10–12 – Restoration of giving.

Proverbs

• Proverbs 3:9–10 – Honor the Lord with wealth and firstfruits.
• Proverbs 11:24–25 – Generosity leads to abundance.
• Proverbs 19:17 – Giving to the poor lends to the Lord.

Malachi

• Malachi 3:8–12 – The most direct command and promise tied to tithing.

Matthew

• Matthew 6:1–4, 19–21 – Give in secret; treasure in heaven.
• Matthew 23:23 – Tithing affirmed but not above justice and mercy.

Mark & Luke

• Mark 12:41–44 / Luke 21:1–4 – Widow’s offering praised.
• Luke 6:38 – Give and it will be given to you.

Acts

• Acts 2:44–45; 4:32–35 – All believers shared freely.
• Acts 20:35 – More blessed to give than to receive.

Romans

• Romans 12:8 – Give generously if your gift is giving.

1 Corinthians

• 1 Corinthians 16:1–2 – Set aside offerings regularly and proportionally.

2 Corinthians

• 2 Corinthians 8:1–5 – Macedonian generosity even in trial.
• 2 Corinthians 9:6–8, 10–11 – God supplies seed to the sower; cheerful giving rewarded.

Philippians

• Philippians 4:15–19 – Generosity results in God supplying needs.

1 Timothy

• 1 Timothy 6:17–19 – Command the rich to be generous and share.

Hebrews

• Hebrews 7:1–10 – Abraham’s tithe to Melchizedek reaffirmed in New Testament context.

James

• James 1:27 – Pure religion includes care for widows and orphans.

1 John

• 1 John 3:17–18 – True love includes meeting others’ needs.

GIVING IS KINGDOM BUSINESS — DON’T LET ABUSE STOP YOUR OBEDIENCE

Yes, it’s true—many leaders have misused the resources of God’s people:

• Jets, mansions, private businesses
• No care for the poor, no accountability
• Luxury on the altar, poverty in the pews

But this should not stop you from doing what is right. Our giving is unto God, not unto man. And God will judge both the giver and the steward.

So, seek out faithful ministries. Demand transparency. But never stop giving.

️ WILL YOU BE LIKE THE EARLY CHURCH?

They gave more than 10%:

• They gave everything they had — and God gave them everything they needed.

Let us be radical givers again — not just of money, but of:

• Time
• Talents
• Treasure
• Testimonies
• Truth

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GIVING: A LOVE RESPONSE TO THE GOD WHO GAVE HIS ALL