Kingdom Principles

Kingdom Concept #9

cattle. In addition, a tithe—10 percent—of one’s increase, one’s income and produce, was to be given to the Lord. All of this was for the purpose of recognizing God’s ownership—His Lordship—of everything and His benevolence and love in allowing them to use and prosper from His resources. These same principles apply today, at least in the spirit of acknowledging God’s ownership. Kingdom citizens should still give the tithe regularly as an act of faith and of worship in recognizing not only God’s ownership but also His daily provision of our needs as well as abundant blessings. 7. Giving to a king is thanksgiving. One of the best ways to express gratitude is with a gift. Gratitude expressed is in itself a gift. Look at the word “thanksgiving.” Turn it around and you have, “giving thanks” or “giving grati tude.” Everyone likes to know they are appreciated. Sometimes the best gift we can give a person is simply to express heartfelt thanks for a gift given or a kindness received. God is the same way. Expressing our thanks to God from a sincere heart for His blessings, kindness, and favor toward us is to offer Him a gift that He receives with delight. FIVE REASONS TO GIVE Giving is natural for kings. As Kingdom citizens and children of the King, we too are kings. That being the case, several principles follow: 1. If we all are kings, then we should give to each other. Remember, you never approach a king without a gift. 2. When we give to the Body, we give to Christ the King. Because Christ lives in us through the Holy Spirit, every time we give to each other, we are giving to Him.

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