Have you read, “It is more blessed to give than to receive” (Acts 20:35), and, “So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of [a]necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver” (2 Cor. 9:7). When it comes to giving many people are misinformed because of inaccurate information that is taught in denominational churches across the land and throughout the world. Many still impose the “tithe” which is no longer applicable in the New Testament church that Christ built. Many still are given weekly envelops with a dollar amount on them, which the giver is obligated to pay. Some, have a system of increasing yearly the amount each member “owes”. All this is sinful, and if that is what “your church” is doing–you are in the wrong church.
Don’t mistake me, proper giving is a blessing and it is of great importance. It is commanded of the members of the body, the church and is to be collected only on the first day of the week (1 Cor. 16:1-2). In this lesson we will examine the three types of givers, and then how, when and with what attitude the child of God should have. We will also consider some different ways a Christian can give over and above the collection on the Lord’s day.