Giving
But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. (2 Cor. 9:6–8)
The Biblical View of Tithing
A Biblical approach to giving is directed in part by the principle of the tithe, or tenth. While this was particularly for the provision of the Priests and Levites in the Mosaic Law, the principle is also found in Jacob’s vow to the Lord (Genesis 28:20–22) and in Abraham paying tithes to Melchizedek (Genesis 14:20).
In the Old Testament, the tithe was only part of the financial giving that believers gave to the work of the Lord. In addition, there were various offerings that addressed other needs — additional tithes (Deuteronomy 14:22–29), every sacrifice was at a financial cost, offerings made when the godly vowed to the Lord, offerings for building the tabernacle and temple (1 Chronicles 29:12–13), and freewill offerings (Leviticus 22:23, Deuteronomy 12:17).
In each biblical revival, Scripture records a returning to faithful tithing — under Hezekiah, Josiah, and Ezra. Each time God’s people began to love money or luxury above God, backsliding followed in the practice of tithing. Malachi calls it “robbing God” when we withhold from Him the tithe — that is how seriously God regards what is rightfully His, even though “every beast of the hills is already His” (Malachi 3:8–10). Note also the promise of Malachi 3:10: only three times is the phrase “windows of heaven” used in Scripture — in the Flood, in 2 Kings 7:2 regarding food, and here in Malachi.
While the New Testament does not command a fixed percentage, there is no reason to think our giving should be any less generous under grace than it was under the law. Jesus speaks of tithing in the context of hypocrisy in Matthew 23:23, but notice that after naming judgment, mercy, and faith as the weightier matters, He adds, “and not to leave the other undone” — that is, tithing. In 1 Corinthians 16:1–2, Paul refers to collections made on the first day of the week in the very spirit of tithing: “every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him.” Nowhere in the New Testament is tithing said to have ended. Rather, having given us the unspeakable gift of His Son, God has given us an even greater motive toward liberality in giving (2 Corinthians 9).
Ways to Give
Next to the Lord, we humbly thank you for your generosity and support.
1. Donation Box
Use the donation box at the back of the sanctuary. Cash and cheques accepted.
5. By Mail
Nobleford Presbyterian Church
P.O. Box 599
Nobleford, AB T0L 1S0
Canada
Designated Giving
Beyond general offerings, you may designate your gift to support:
- Mission Work in Nuevo Laredo, with Rev. Brent Evans and his family
- Foreign Missions (France, Portugal, Spain, Sri Lanka)
- The Home Missions Fund — to assist the development of new churches within the U.S. Presbytery, including students for the ministry who supply their pulpits
- The Support Fund for Full-Time Ministers — to enable smaller congregations to support their ministers
If you would like to donate directly to a specific mission work, please contact us.
Nobleford Presbyterian Church is a registered charity with the Canada Revenue Agency. Official receipts for income tax purposes are issued for eligible gifts.