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Laying Up Treasures EBC Wednesday Night Bible Study 6~/16~/04
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I.
The Command
A.
Last command Jesus told us how to give.
We are to do it secretly as a gift to the Heavenly Father not for the applause of people.
B.
This command tells us why to give.
He wants our treasures to last throughout eternity not just for a little while.
C.
Our hearts should be focused on eternity (*Matt.
6:21*)
D.
A key factor in being the light of the world is generosity.
Generosity is a natural expression of a loving heart.
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The Meaning
A.
Lay up – to accumulate, to heap up, to store for the future
1.
*1 Cor.
16:2 - *
a.
Laying aside – dedicating the money to God
2.
*Mal.
3:10-11 – *
a.
Martin Luther – “I have held many things in my hands and have lost them all; whatever I have placed in God’s hands, that I still possess”.
b.
God promises to rebuke the devourer so our resources will go farther
B.
Boll Gothard – “a farmer does not plan a crop based on seeds he hoards but on seeds he sows”.
C.
/New Testament giving verses Old Testament tithing – /
1.
In Old Testament the followers of God were required to give 10% of their increase.
Beyond that they were encouraged to give an offering
2.
God promises to reward those who tithe by increasing their productivity
a.
*Prov.
3:9-10 - *
* *3.
New Testament tells us to give as God has blessed us and a way of investing treasures in Heaven
a.
*2 Cor.
9:6-8 - *
* *b.
*Matt.
19:21 – *
c.
*Mark 10:17-24 – *
* *D.
Generous gifts given to others will be enjoyed for an eternity
1. *Matt.
6:19 - *
2. Bill Gothard – “giving to those in need is a deposit in a Heavenly account”.
a.
Moth and rust – possession not used properly or not properly cared for.
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