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1.) It’s God’s House = Vs.10-11.
Exodus 25
God made laws to make sure the operations of the Temple ran smoothly forever.
Nobody was being personally enriched.
1Samuel 2:12-17
Abuse of Church finances makes people not come to Church.
2.) It’s Our Responsibility = Vs.11-12.
This is only 4 walls and a roof, until God’s people gather here, then it becomes a Church.
We see that everything is done, so they must not need me!
We help out in two ways; money and time.
1Corinthians 12:7 and 14
We are all here for a purpose.
1Corinthians 9:8-18
Are you supporting the work that goes on here with your time and finances?
3.) Bring in the Best = Vs.12-13.
Exodus 23:19, Leviticus 1:3, Exodus 13:12, Exodus 13:15
God requires no such offering from us now.
He made Himself an offering for us and gave us an example to follow.
Romans 8:32, John 3:16
If He gave His all, can we give any less?
4.) God Judges My Giving = Vs.14.
Matthew 6:1-4
When I give of my time or finances, I am giving to HIM.
I am still compelled to give, not by law, but by gratitude.
Since God is the Judge of my giving, how do my excuses sound to Him?
Malachi 3:8-10, Matthew 6:33