Introduction

• I Corinthians 16:1-4

Periodic – “On the first day of every week”

• Acts 2:44; 4:34

Personal – “each of you is to put aside and save”

• Just like all parts of worship, we must be personally involved.
• I Corinthians 11:28
• Do husbands and wives have to give separately? No.
• Does this mean just save at home? No. Paul wanted it already collected when he came.

Proportional – “as he may prosper”

• II Corinthians 8:12
• Numbers 18:24 – tithing under the Old Covenant
• Mark 12:41-44 – The widow gave all she had!
• God is looking at our heart and attitude.

Purposeful – “as he has purposed in his heart”

• II Corinthians 9:6-9
• If our attitude is right, the amount will take care of itself.
• If we do well in God’s eyes, He will bless us spiritually.
• II Corinthians 8:1