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Understanding the Spiritual Significance of Money in Faith - 1 Timothy 6:17-19

In 1 Timothy 6:17-19, we learn that money should not be the object of our faith or security. Instead, it's a tool we can use for good, emphasizing the importance of having a heart for generosity and service to God. This message resonates throughout Scripture, encouraging us to understand giving as a collective fellowship activity that binds us together in faith. By examining our accountability to God and embracing the spirit of giving, we can align our financial stewardship with God's purpose, moving beyond individualism to promote unity within the body of Christ.

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Understanding the Spiritual Significance of Money in Faith - 1 Timothy 6:17-19

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  1. Faith and Money 1 Timothy 6:17-19

  2. Faith and Money • MONEY NOT TO BE THE OBJECT OF OUR FAITH 1 Timothy 6:17-19; Mark 10:17-31 • It’snotoursecurityv. 17; Prov. 27:23-24 • It’s not what defines us v.17; Luke 12:15 • It’snotto be our focusv.9-10 • MONEY TO BE A TOOL FOR GOODv.18 • Ecclesiastes 2:18-26 • The lesson of the unjust steward Luke 16:1-15 • Use to serve God 2 Cor. 8:1-9 • Accountability to God Luke 12:48

  3. The Spiritual Meaning of Giving in the New Covenant • 1 Cor. 16:2 first day of the week – Pentecost • Firstfruits, no chaff, loss of separateness, unity Leviticus 23:15-21; “one bread” 1 Cor. 10:17 • Give self first (2 Cor. 8:5) commit in heart (2 Cor. 9:7) the proportion, see how God has prospered you, then gladly give accordingly • The collection is fellowship2 Cor. 8:4 • Individualism is gone after giving Acts 5:3-4 • Common treasury is collective activity Philippians 4:15-19 • Distinct from individual activity 1 Tim. 5:3,8, 16

  4. The Spiritual Meaning of Giving in the New Covenant • How much? Old covenant law was 10% + 3&1/3% + half shekel tax + animal sacrifices • Law for our learning not our law Rom. 15:4 • Jewish Christians blessed more; now give less? • Abraham’s example Genesis 14:18-20 • Melchizedeka type of Christ Hebrews 7:1-3 Abraham’srelationship to Melchizedekis a type ofyourrelationship to Christ Heb. 7:4-17 • M. gave A. bread, wine;blessedwith the word • Grateful Abraham voluntarilygave 10%

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