Bible Readings — Bible Questions Answered

Support of the Ministry

God’s Portion and Its Purpose

What is one way in which we are commanded to honor God? BR-ASI9 435.4

“Honour the Lord with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase.” Proverbs 3:9. BR-ASI9 435.5

What part of one’s income has the Lord especially claimed as His? BR-ASI9 435.6

“And all the tithe [tenth] of the land, whether of the seed of the land, or of the fruit of the tree, is the Lord’s: it is holy unto the Lord.” Leviticus 27:30. BR-ASI9 435.7

For whose support and for what work was the tithe devoted in Israel? BR-ASI9 435.8

“Behold, I have given the children of Levi all the tenth in Israel for an inheritance, for their service which they serve, even the service of the tabernacle of the congregation.” Numbers 18:21. BR-ASI9 435.9

In what language does Paul approve of the same method of support for the gospel ministry? BR-ASI9 435.10

“Do ye not know that they which minister about holy things live of the things of the temple? and they which wait at the altar are partakers with the altar? Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the gospel should live of the gospel.” 1 Corinthians 9:13, 14. BR-ASI9 435.11