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NASB | Hebrews 7:2 to whom also Abraham apportioned a tenth part of all the spoils, was first of all, by the translation of his name, king of righteousness, and then also king of Salem, which is king of peace. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Hebrews 7:2 and Abraham gave him a tenth of all [the spoil]. He is, first of all, by the translation of his name, king of righteousness, and then he is also king of Salem, which means king of peace. |
Subject: Tell me about the 10 percent of giving |
Bible Note: Brother, Glad to see you back posting on a regular basis. I've been going back and studying this out as this is a subject that is repeatedly addressed with varying points of view. I believe as one studies out the bible we will see how God has established benchmarks throughout. We see throughout the Old Testament where one tenth is discussed and there are many that stand by and practice that standard today. And I commend them for it it. I would rather have nine tenths with God's blessing than all of it without the blessing of God. Now with that in mind I refer us to 2 Corinthians 9:7- Let each one do just as he has purposed in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. Giving is a matter of heart. If we get legalistic then it just isn't going to happen with any regularity if at all. We see throughout the OT where God has instructed folks to give according to their ability. We've all come into our walks with God with varying abilities and resources. When it comes to giving it goes way beyond our finances. The question we all need to ask ourselfs is what do believe where scriptures like John 15:13, Philippians 4:19 and Psalm 37:25 are concerned. I think when we have this in perspective giving is no longer an issue when God is our sufficiency and not our own resources. It's good to not be standing on the the hose. In Him, lionheart |
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