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Should Christians today give a tithe? Is 10 percent enough? Get clarity on how to please God with your giving to receive maximum blessing. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,
Money is an important Biblical topic. Fortunately, God's expectations (and commands) in this area are quite clear. And each of us are highly accountable for the proper use of our money. So, is 10 per cent (a tithe) required to go to the local church as is declared by so many? Lack of knowledge is always detrimental to the one with the deficit. So, see what you actually do know - by taking this twenty question test! Let the quest begin! Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , ,
There is a lot of controversy about the practice of tithing (giving a tenth of one's income to God). This article reveals several important and little known truths about what the Bible really says about tithing. Related Article Tags: , , , , ,
This author has a dear friend who says that tithing is the worst thing a Christian can do if he really wants to prosper. Of course, he did not mean this in a negative way.
He just means he has learned that tithing alone will not generate real wealth for us Christians. Tithing is only part one of God's wealth generation process. Related Article Tags: , , , , , ,
Churches and religious non-profits need money for outreach. A main source of this money is from "tithing", that is, convincing people to give at least 10 per cent of their earnings to their outreach. One way they do this is by promising that tithing can erase the debts of the giver. Are they teaching the truth? Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , ,
Schools do not teach thrift: college, high school, junior high-our system doesn't place a high priority on frugality. And what a shame. We should put money aside regularly using a simple system-pay yourself first.
Have you ever experienced a major paradigm shift? You know, the kind where you think you already know something about something...
But suddenly, you learn something new about that 'something' that changes your whole perspective and outlook on the topic. If so, then you know exactly what I'm talking about. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , ,
Good illustrations are vital for maximum impact in preaching on stewardship. The quotes in this article will be helpful to you as you preach your church into faithful giving. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , ,
Things in the Old Testament were given for us to have examples of what to do and what not to do. Paul shows us this. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , ,
Taxations first known systems were around 2800 BC - 3000 BC in Ancient Egypt (The first dynasty of the old kingdom). It is recorded in the time documents that Pharaoh would take a biennial tour of his kingdom; on his tour of the kingdom he would collect tax revenues from the people of the kingdom. Granary receipts on papyrus and limestone flakes are other records that were found.
Sometimes called the "Law of Laws," the Law of Sowing and Reaping effects every part of our lives, even if we aren't aware of it. Related Article Tags: , , , , , ,
When a church experiences a sudden drop in giving, most pastors have no idea what to do--besides praying. This article presents three practical steps pastors can follow to solve any giving crisis in the church. Related Article Tags: , , ,
When discussing the topic of money, many pastors shy away from boldly declaring God's promises of financial blessing for generous givers. This article shows from the Scriptures that neglecting or denying these wonderful financial promises is not "spiritual." Related Article Tags: , , , , ,
If you are under heavy debt, and wish to extricate yourself from it, and the Christian debt consolidation program suits your personal needs, there is no harm in contacting a Christian debt consolidation company. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , ,
As many of you have heard me say, you must know your WHY in life (your ultimate purpose) in order to deal with such issues as:
• Why recruit?
• Why deal with traffic in the morning?
• Why come in early and work late?
• Why deal with certain clients?
• Why introduce your business to people on a daily basis?
• Why work and plan over the weekend? Related Article Tags: , ,
Does the Bible say anything about a Christian website? How could it? That Book was completed two thousand years ago! Well, you may find some surprises here. This material may even cause thinkers... to rethink! Related Article Tags: , , , , , ,
Because preaching about money and giving is so emotionally charged, people say some truly dumb things about it. This article gives one such example and shows from God's word why it is important to preach on giving. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , ,
Do you want more out of life - or do you want to stay in the same rut a lot of people walk in? Step up to the mirror and take inventory of your heart. From there be determined you will take the right steps for change to come in your life. Related Article Tags: , , , ,
Many of us are bowed down by life - stressed, short of time, tired, on a treadmill, knowing that this isn't the way to live, but not knowing how to free ourselves up to live more fully, more abundantly. There are simple things we can do - they don't take time or money - they take a change of attitude. Related Article Tags: , , ,
The average church member gives 2 to 3 percent of his income to his church. Only 4 percent of American church members tithe. Why? There are many factors involved, but this article makes the case that Christians don't give as they should primarily because they lack pastoral leadership. Related Article Tags: , , , , ,
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