Tithing Abundance
Don't Be Stingy With God's Money!
Tithing abundance is very real and it's very personal. I've had people comment to me about tithing not being required...because of the "Law".
I explain to them that the Old Testament was a learning tool. The New Testament is a chance to put what was learn into action...by willingly and lovingly giving back to God!
You're not FORCED to do anything! This is a voluntary action of love! An expression of gratitude! An acknowledgement of showing God that we DO know where our blessings come from.
Tithing abundance is a reward...for the gratitude we show toward God. It's a pat on the back for showing trust! It's a well done for having faith!
Why choose to be stingy with God's money...when he rewards us so generously?
The Power Of Tithing
By Yang Kang Lim
The principles of tithing is so important because it is the most basic Bible test of your faithfulness in stewardship. It also qualifies or disqualifies you from God's wealth and abundance.
Tithing predates the Mosaic law because Abraham was a faithful tither long before the law was established on Mount Sinai. When Abraham met Melchizedek, he "gave him a tithe of all" (Gen 14:19-20). Abraham's faithful stewardship resulted in him becoming the richest man of his generation.
Tithing Was Done Before The Law
Jacob was a tither. When he came to Bethel, he made a vow to the Lord, "Of all that You give me I will surely give a tenth to You" (Gen 28:22). Jacob's faithful stewardship also resulted in him becoming the richest man of his generation.
Abraham and Jacob prove that saints of God started tithing long before Moses gave the law. Tithing has to do with your heart and love for God. You tithe not because you have to, but because you want to. When Moses eventually came along, the people were taught tithing.
At the end of the Old Testament, Malachi the prophet says:
"Bring all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be food in My house, and try Me now in this," says the LORD of hosts, "If I will not open for you the windows of heaven and pour for you such blessing that there will not be room enough to receive it. And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, so that he will not destroy the fruit of your ground, nor shall the vine fail to bear fruit for you in the field," says the LORD of Hosts. -Malachi 3:10-11 (NKJV)
Here the Bible gives you five great blessings that you can experience if you make a decision to be a faithful tither:
Your Church will continue to be a blessing. Your storehouse will be full, enabling it to continue discipling you and evangelizing the world.
Tithing Is Not A Must
Heaven will be open over you. You will hear from the Lord clearly. You can easily walk in His presence and His power will become readily available to you at all times.
The devourer will be rebuked. God will protect your finances from being "eaten away" by Satan and the financial system of the world.
Your hard work will bear fruit. Your career and business will take off and you will prosper in your work place.
Tithing Is An Act Of Love
Your investments will prosper. The wise investments you make will bring back a good return.
My pastor often says that you can give without loving, but you can't love without giving. If you really love God, be a regular tither every month and "try God now" in your faithful tithing!
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