Faithful also in much; a history of man in his relation to his possessions and his God,
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| Author / Creator: | Simpson, John Ernest, 1889- |
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| Imprint: | New York Fleming H. Revell Company [1942] |
| Description: | 96 pages 19 cm |
| Language: | English |
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| Format: | Print Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/13190923 |
Table of Contents:
- 1. A life principle
- the question of ownership
- the first "chiseler"
- the sacrifices
- the tithe given
- free-will offerings
- proportionate giving
- God's portion first
- A definite percentage required
- 2. The historians tell of its working
- the Levites given the tithes holding out on God
- a young thief
- a noble rich man
- the kings and possessions
- the tithe restored
- 3. The poets and prophets shed some light
- when riches melt away
- the psalmists speak
- the prayer that became a proverb
- possessions alone do not satisfy
- the prophets warn and scold
- 4. The master teacher gives instruction
- Christ's parables
- 5. The master teacher gives instruction (continued)
- Christ's parables (continued)
- Christ's other teachings
- true security
- prayer of profit?
- Caesar and God
- the verily of giving
- two mighty savings
- a great investment lost
- an extortioner who became generous
- will my little help?
- 6. The teaching and practice of the New Testament Church
- the spirit in giving
- the question of the law
- a paid ministry
- concerning the collection
- two fine examples
- but why give?
- greater than possessions
- the tithe in the New Testament church
- the church warned
- the rich warned.