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The financial burden of God’s work has always been shared amongst God’s people. In the OT, this was mainly by compulsory tithes; in the NT by voluntary contributions.
Tithes Lev 27:30 See also Nu 18:21
Redemption money Ex 30:12; Nu 3:46-47
Temple taxes 2Ch 24:5; Mt 17:24
For the tabernacle Ex 36:3 See also Nu 7:2-3,84-88
For the temple 1Ch 29:1-9
For the rebuilding of the temple Ezr 1:4
For the teaching ministry of the church Gal 6:6 See also Lk 8:1-3; Php 4:15-16; 1Ti 5:17-18
For the relief of the poor Ro 15:26; 1Co 16:1 See also Ac 2:45; Ac 4:34-35; Ac 11:29-30
To share burdens equally 2Co 8:13-15
To supply people’s needs 2Co 9:12
To arouse thanksgiving 2Co 9:12-15
Generosity Ex 36:4-6; 2Co 8:11; 2Co 9:6
Cheerfulness 2Co 9:7
Discipline 1Co 16:2-4
Humility Mt 6:2-4
A willing spirit 2Co 8:12
A sacrificial spirit Mk 12:41-44 pp Lk 21:1-4; 2Co 8:1-4
2Ki 22:7; Ac 11:30; 2Co 8:19-21
5449 | poverty, remedies |
5576 | tax collectors |
5577 | taxation |
8260 | generosity |
8434 | giving |
8488 | tithing |