- Mon, Apr 26, 2010
- Christian Life, Money and Giving
The Old Testament Model of Tithing and Christians Today
Does the Old Testament model of tithing still apply to Christians today, since it was part of the old covenant?
Does the Old Testament model of tithing still apply to Christians today, since it was part of the old covenant?
Randy Alcorn discussing the Treasure Principle at the Exponential 06 Pastors Conference
Randy Alcorn discusses The Treasure Principle on the Book Talk radio program.
Key #1. God owns everything. I’m His money manager.
“When you discover the secret joy of The Treasure Principle, I guarantee you’ll never be content with less.” So claims Alcorn in the introduction to this small gift book on Christian generosity. Noting that 15% of Christ’s teachings in the New Testament deal with money and possessions—more than his teachings on heaven and hell combined—Alcorn compares heavenly treasure, which is eternal, with earthly riches, which “will always be lost” after death. Alcorn encourages Christians to understand that everything they believe they own is actually God’s; they are merely managers.
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Are buildings a legitimate ministry expense? If so what kinds of buildings, and how many?
Ruth looked at the envelope again. There was no stamp, no postmark, only her name and address. She read the letter one more time...
Dear Ruth,
I’m going to be in your neighborhood Saturday afternoon and I’d like to stop by for a visit.
Love Always, Jesus
Her hands were shaking as she placed the letter on the table. “Why would the Lord want to visit me? I’m nobody special. I don’t have anything to offer.”
With that thought, Ruth remembered her empty kitchen cabinets. “Oh my goodness, I really don’t have anything to offer ...