NT Guidelines: Give voluntarily

When Moses was tasked to lead the building of the tabernacle, the recorded attitude among the people who came to give involved a moved heart that came to give freely and willingly.  Likewise, for the special offering to the needy saints, Paul said --

Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. - 2 Corinthians 9:7

We might today be more inclined to give when we feel like it and unfortunately 4 out of 10 churchgoers have never felt like it.  In contrast the Macedonian believers --

begging us earnestly for the privilege[a] of sharing in this ministry to the saints - 2 Corinthians 8:4

When we catch a vision of God's grace, we will give voluntarily - beyond our duty.





Guidelines for Giving

Old Testament Tithing vs. New Testament Giving