Christians Should Give Willingly Not Reluctantly or Under Compulsion

Christians should give willingly: "Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver" (2 Corinthians 9:7). This stands in contrast to giving a tithe in the Old Testament, under the Law, which was "under compulsion."Table of ContentsThe New Testament Expects Giving Willingly Versus Giving a TitheGod Sees the “Heart Gift” Versus the “Hand Gift”Giving Willingly in the Old TestamentJacob Demonstrates Giving UnwillinglyAbraham D...