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Ezekiel 46:16-18 ESV / 48 helpful votesHelpfulNot Helpful. “Thus says the Lord God: If the prince makes a gift to any of his sons as his inheritance, it shall belong to his sons. It is their property by inheritance. But if he makes a gift out of his inheritance to one of his servants, it shall be his to the year of liberty.
Jan 4, 2022 · As for the amount of our giving, some in the Christian church have taken the 10 percent figure from the Old Testament tithe and applied it as a “recommended minimum” for Christians in their giving. Some say give on what you make before taxes (gross income), and others say give on what is left over after taxes and deductions (net income).
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The foundation on which a Christian’s estate plan is built is the recognition that God is owner of all. The cattle on a thousand hills, houses, land, silver, gold—all are rightly God’s. In fact, the earth in its fullness belongs to God.
We have a responsibility to those financially dependent on us. To family: “But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.” (I Timothy 5:8) It says nothing about prospering them, nor does it say anything about those who have grown up and left the household. To oth...
Love must be the basis of all giving. “God so loved . . . that He gave . . .” sets the pattern for our giving. In I Corinthians 13, we read that if a man gives all he has to the poor without love, he gains nothing. Love makes a person a cheerful giver, and God loves a cheerful giver.
People are more important than dollars. People are often more concerned about avoiding probate or taxes, than they are about the effect of dollars upon beneficiaries. The parable of the prodigal son illustrates how distribution of wealth can change a lifestyle. It can also create conflict. Even when the son returned home, the family was split over ...
It is required of a steward to be found faithful. If God is the owner of all, we as stewards have a responsibility to find His plan for the distribution of the property He has entrusted to us. How do I find God’s plan of stewardship? Step 1:Make a list of all financially dependent individuals—husband, wife, aged parents, and minor children. You may...
Jan 4, 2022 · Inheritance was assumed, and only Proverbs 13:22 speaks of it as a particular virtue. The New Testament does not speak of a physical inheritance but rather a spiritual inheritance. In fact, in Luke 12:13-21, Jesus downplays the importance of an earthly inheritance, explaining that it can lead to greed and an obsession with wealth.
Jan 4, 2022 · Ephesians 1:11 says, "In [Christ] we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will" (ESV). Other passages that mention a believer’s inheritance include Colossians 3:24 and Hebrews 9:15. Our inheritance is, in a word, heaven. It is the sum total ...
Oct 12, 2024 · Psalm 16:5-6. “Lord, you alone are my portion and my cup; you make my lot secure. The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; surely I have a delightful inheritance.”. This verse speaks of our inheritance as believers in the Lord. It emphasizes that God is our portion and that He secures our lot in life.
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Mar 11, 2024 · In many instances, the term “inheritance” in the Bible refers to physical land or property. Take Israelites for example, they were promised an earthly inheritance – Canaan, known as the Promised Land. Yet, there’s more than just material wealth when it comes to divine bequests. God also pledges spiritual blessings such as salvation ...
