Founded as a nonprofit organization, the Shepherd Of Bethel's mission is to serve and end world hunger. Follow the Lord throughout the community of Las Vegas and the world. Any donations go directly to purchasing food, supplies, and other necessities the community needs.
What Should Determine the Amount We Give?
When we feel compelled to give based on an external standard, the heart is cut out of the gift. Such giving is a matter of works, not grace. On the other hand, discipline helps us with what we know to be right. Choosing a standard of giving can help us do what we believe in our hearts to be right, even if our temporary feelings should waver.
The apostle Paul summed up the New Testament standard of giving in 2 Corinthians 9:6 – 7 when he said,
Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
Limiting ourselves to a rigid 10 percent standard of tithing can cause us to miss the fundamental principle behind biblical generosity. God’s liberality is the basis for his people’s openhanded, bighearted responses. In fact, we are called to willingly offer 20, 30 or even 100 percent (Luke 18:22) if that is what the Lord should require of us.
Many Christians have adopted a system called 10 – 10 – 80, which is to give 10 percent of their total income, save 10 percent and live on 80 percent. These percentages aren’t mandated in the Bible, but the principle as a whole is both biblical and practical.
What Does the Bible Say About Giving?
Believe it or not, money and possessions are the most talked about subjects in the Bible — more than prayer, faith or salvation. That’s because God knew what areas we would struggle with. Our interaction with money should begin with acknowledging that everything belongs to God (Psalm 24:1). When we honor the LORD with our wealth, we demonstrate that we trust him. He promises to take care of us (Proverbs 3:9 – 10).
Demonstrating the love of Christ is not only limited to the teachings of the word; but through the actions/works of those around us.
We incorporate the fruit of the Spirit into every person we serve, along with promoting the value of nutrition and eliminating hunger within our community and abroad.
"For He will deliver the needy when he cries, The poor also, and him who has no helper."
"He will spare the poor and needy and will save the souls of the needy."
"He will redeem their life from oppression and violence, And precious shall be their blood in his sight" Psalm 72: 12-14
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