Stewardship God First

Which Bible verses indicate that the Lord suggests a pro-portional system of giving for offerings? (1 Cor. 16:2; Deut. 16:17).

“On the first day of the week let each one of you lay something aside, storing up ______ he may prosper, that there be no collections when I come.”
“Every man shall give as he is able, according to the ______________ of the Lord your God which He has given you.”

When the proportional system is adopted for offerings, each worshiper will give a specific percentage of their income, rather than a random amount according to their changing impulses. In contrast to the tithe (which is always 10 percent), the worshiper may choose the percentage to be given as a regular and systematic offering (called “Promise”). When this system is adopted, those who prosper more will give more; those who prosper less will give less; while those who do not prosper, who have no income, do not give anything, and even so may be considered faithful.

How regularly should “firstfruits” be returned to God? (Prov. 3:9). “Honor the Lord with your possessions, and with the firstfruits of all your_____________ .”

The firstfruits (the first part and best part) were given in recognition of God’s blessings, as often as God would provide income or increase. It would happen after the harvest, or after a sheep started producing lambs, for example. Therefore the regularity of the systematic offering is determined by the regularity of the income. Every time there is income, there should be tithe and Promise (regular and systematic offering).