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1 | Is it God's will to tithe in pres. time? | Mal 3:8 | Spoken Power | 22457 | ||
I grew up in a Pentecostal church. I learned to always present God w/ my tithes and offereings. I've sinced learned that the New testament does not speak of tithing.I've met many people who believe tithing is a Pastors "get rich quick" scam. I'm almost 27 yrs. old and I don't know what to believe. I still tithe but I'm begining to question it's validity. Is it God's will to tithe??????? |
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2 | Is it God's will to tithe in pres. time? | Mal 3:8 | Makarios | 22458 | ||
Greetings Spoken Power! According to verses such as Malachi 3:8 and Acts 4:32-5:11, it is God's will to continue to tithe. The New Testament concept for tithing is that of 'grace' giving. We are to freely give as we have been freely given to. And we are to give as we are able (2 Cor. 8:12). For some, this will mean less than 10 percent. But for others whom God has materially blessed, this will mean much more than 10 percent. I believe that the starting point for having a right attitude toward giving to the church is that we must first give ourselves to the Lord. The early church is our example: "They gave themselves first to the Lord and then to us in keeping with God's will" (2 Cor. 8:5 [NIV]). Only when we have given ourselves to the Lord will we have a proper perspective on money. We also read in Romans 12:1, "Offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God- this is your spiritual act of worship." The first sacrifice we make to God is not financial. Our first sacrifice is that of our own lives. As we give ourselves unconditionally to the Lord for His service, our attitude toward money will be what it should be. God is not interested in your money until He first has your heart. Some believers who are unreservedly committed to God may only be able to afford giving 2 or 3 percent of their income. But others might be able to afford 25 percent or more. Whatever amount you tithe, just remember that God primarily looks upon your heart. Blessings to you! Nolan |
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3 | Is it God's will to tithe in pres. time? | Mal 3:8 | jlpangilinan | 22462 | ||
Nolan, I really like your explaination to Spoken Power! Just to say hi! Its been a long time before I saw you again in the forum. God Bless, Johnny |
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4 | Is it God's will to tithe in pres. time? | Mal 3:8 | Makarios | 22504 | ||
Greetings Johnny! Thank you very much for the positive feedback! Yes, it has been a little while since the last time that we corresponded together on this Forum! But it was necessary for me to take a little bit of time away from the Forum. I am back now and I look forward to any possible future discussions! I was able to find the Philippines on my World map, and I've got to say that the "world wide" appeal of this Forum continues to astound me! Blessings and friendship to you! Nolan |
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5 | Is it God's will to tithe in pres. time? | Mal 3:8 | jlpangilinan | 22590 | ||
It sounds you came from a long mission. If I am correct praise the Lord! I know you did the good of Christ in many souls. I read many possitive post about you they are right! your explaination is not just about the content but formation from it. I have read some of your posting ( I mentioned it "some" because I am not able yet to read all its too many)I learn from it. God bless, Johnny |
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6 | Is it God's will to tithe in pres. time? | Mal 3:8 | Makarios | 22634 | ||
Greetings again and thank you, Johnny! Actually, I did not go on a missions trip during my time away from the Forum, but I did join a church, was baptized by immersion, and continued to witness for Jesus Christ in other ways! I was able to 're-charge' and return to the Forum with a fresh spirit and in a renewed vigor! :-) Once again, I sincerely appreciate your praise for my posts! I pray that everyone can come to know Jesus Christ or be encouraged in their spiritual walk by reading all of my posts! But its Ok if you only read through "some" of them, my friend, because it will take you a long time to get through them all.. :-) Blessings to you!! Nolan |
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