Ten New Testament Principles for Giving

1. God owns everything I have.
Psalm 24:1, 1 Corinthians 10:26, Exodus 19:5, Job 41:11, and Haggai 2:8

2. Giving is an act of worship.
Philippians 4:18 and Deuteronomy 16:16

3. Giving reflects faith in God’s provision.
Mark 12:41-44 and Matthew 6:24-34

4. Giving should be sacrificial and generous.
2 Corinthians 8:1-5

5. Giving reflects spiritual trustworthiness.
Luke 16:10-13

6. Giving should be motivated by love, not legalism.
2 Corinthians 8:7-8 and 9:7

7. Give willingly, thankfully, and cheerfully.
2 Corinthians 9:7

8. Giving is an appropriate response to real needs.
Acts 2:43-45, 4:32-35 and 11:27-30

9. Giving should be planned and systematic.
1 Corinthians 16:1-2

10. Generous giving results in bountiful blessing.
Luke 6:38, 2 Corinthians 9:6-8, and Acts 20:35