Sermon On “The Heart And Purpose Of Tithing” By Anne On 12th February, 2026 Part 2 скачать в хорошем качестве

Sermon On “The Heart And Purpose Of Tithing” By Anne On 12th February, 2026 Part 2

4. The New Testament Perspective — The Heart Matters While the strict 10% law is Old Testament, the New Testament shifts focus to attitude and willingness. 2 Corinthians 9:7 says: “Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” This teaches us: Giving is not meant to be fear-driven. God looks at motives, not just amounts. Generosity is a lifestyle, not a checkbox. 5. How Should the Tithe Be Used? Biblically and historically, the tithe was meant for: Support of Ministers and Gospel Workers Mission and Outreach Work Care for the Needy — widows, orphans, the poor Sustaining Spiritual Teaching and Worship Offerings, on the other hand, often cover buildings, programs, and incidental expenses. THE TITHE’S PRIMARY PURPOSE HAS ALWAYS BEEN PEOPLE-CENTERED MINISTRY, NOT LUXURY. 6. The Principle of Spiritual Integrity IN ANCIENT ISRAEL, THE LEVITES WERE SET APART FOR GOD’S SERVICE. Today, the principle continues in a spiritual sense — servants of God should reflect God’s character in their lifestyle, humility, and calling. Giving should be done: With discernment With pure motives With a desire to advance the true work of the Gospel BECAUSE ULTIMATELY, TITHING IS NOT A TRANSACTION WITH A CHURCH — it is an act of accountability before God. 7. The Deeper Message TITHING IS NOT GOD TRYING TO TAKE FROM US BECAUSE WE GIVE WHAT HE HAS ALREADY GIVEN US. It is God teaching us: Trust over fear Gratitude over greed Stewardship over ownership Community over selfishness GOD DOES NOT NEED OUR MONEY — HE DESIRES OUR HEARTS. Conclusion Brethren, tithing is more than a tenth. It is honor, faith, obedience, generosity, and partnership with God’s work. Whether under Old Covenant structure or New Covenant grace, the principle remains: When we put God first, we acknowledge Him as the Giver of all we have. Let our giving be: Intentional Joyful Pure in motive Directed toward genuine ministry and compassion And may we remember — THE TRUE BLESSING IS NOT ONLY IN WHAT GOD PROTECTS OR MULTIPLIES, BUT IN THE TRANSFORMATION OF A HEART THAT LEARNS TO TRUST HIM FULLY. Always remember Matthew 6:21 KJV: “21 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” Will you follow Jesus today? Where will you spend eternity? Are you ready for Heaven? Do you believe in Jesus and have you repented of your sins? Have you allowed Him into your daily life and asked Him to continually transform you daily into the man or woman He wants you to be? If you can answer yes to these questions, you can rest assured that you will be with Jesus in Heaven when you pass from this life to the next. We don’t know what Heaven holds exactly, but if we truly trust God, we can trust that when he says it is paradise, it’s paradise. Don’t waste your time worrying about dying. Instead, spend your time living for Christ. The Bible says you can only get to heaven by trusting in God’s Son, Jesus Christ. You can’t earn your way into heaven: “It is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast” (Ephesians 2:8-9 NIV). God proved his goodness through his Son, Jesus Christ. The Bible says; “For God loved the world in this way: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16 CSB). Are you ready to trust God to fulfill His promise of eternal life? You’ve got a place in God’s forever family ready and waiting for you. The invitation is wide open. But you must believe in Jesus and receive Him as your Lord and Savior. Are you ready? Start by praying this simple prayer: “Dear God, I know when I die, I’m going to give an account of my life to you. I know I have sinned against you, and I have lived by my plan, not yours. I want that to change, starting right now. I want to turn away from my sins and toward you. Thank you for sending Jesus to die for all that I’ve done wrong so that I don’t have to pay the penalty. I know I don’t deserve your forgiveness. I know only your grace can save me, Lord. I could never be good enough to get into a perfect place. Jesus, thank you for loving me so much that you took all my guilt on yourself. You made me acceptable for heaven, and I humbly ask you to save me. I believe in you, Jesus. And I believe you will keep your promise to save me instantly, certainly, completely, and eternally. In your name I pray. Amen.” If you just prayed to accept Jesus, please email me at gospelofjesusuhs@gmail.com and let me know about it. I would like to help you grow spiritually as you start your journey with Jesus.