Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 7000 God's people » 7900 The life of the church » 7912 collections The financial burden of God's work has always been shared amongst God's people. In the OT, this was mainly by compulsory tithes; in the NT by voluntary contributions. The collection of compulsory tithes and other religious taxes Tithes Leviticus 27:30 See also Numbers 18:21 Redemption money Temple taxes 2 Chronicles 24:5; Matthew 17:24 The collection of voluntary contributions For the tabernacle Exodus 36:3 See also Numbers 7:2-3,84-88 For the temple For the rebuilding of the temple For the teaching ministry of the church Galatians 6:6 See also Luke 8:1-3; Philippians 4:15-16; 1 Timothy 5:17-18 For the relief of the poor Romans 15:26; 1 Corinthians 16:1 See also Acts 2:45; Acts 4:34-35; Acts 11:29-30 The aim of collections To share burdens equally To supply people's needs To arouse thanksgiving The right attitude to collections Generosity Exodus 36:4-6; 2 Corinthians 8:11; Corinthians 9:6 Cheerfulness Discipline Humility A willing spirit A sacrificial spirit Mark 12:41-44 pp Luke 21:1-4; 2 Corinthians 8:1-4 The faithful administration of collections 2 Kings 22:7; Acts 11:30; 2 Corinthians 8:19-21 See also
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