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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: , , , , , , , , , ,
Give your money to people and causes that will truly benefit from it. Enjoy it! Give your time as well as money. It can be very rewarding. 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: , , , , , ,
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: , , , , ,
A lot of preachers are dogmatic about biblical tithing but most of what is being taught in Christian churches across North America about a believer's prosperity is just flat out erroneous. This is a huge topic so I am going to address one false doctrine to the next and make this a series. The words of the prophets are subject to the prophets so I invite you to scrutinize what I say with the word and God's holy spirit in you. 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: , , , , , , , ,
You never and I mean never lift a verse out of it's setting. Jesus always taught in whole subjects. The key is to find the beginning of the subject and then find the end. 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: , , , , , , , , ,
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: , , , , , , , , ,
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.
Your church giving is down and the budget is in the red. Who you gonna' call? You might be surprised to learn that there is strong biblical precedent for engaging the services of a stewardship consultant. Learn five essential qualities to look for when hiring your consultant. 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: , , , , , , , , ,
Great sermons have great illustrations. This article contains a supposedly true story about 500 soldiers who were baptized with every part of their bodies immersed except their sword arms and swords. This teaches the truth that many of God's people have dedicated everything to Him except their wallets. Related Article Tags: , , , , , ,
Many Christians are uncomfortable with the idea of having debt, and having debt that is out of control makes the situation even worse. Many Christians feel that it is simply unacceptable to owe money, even for something as fundamental as a mortgage or an automobile. Other Christians feel that debt for living expenses is acceptable, provided that such debt is not "excessive." 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: , , , , , , , , ,
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: , , , , ,
God did not create us and then leave us to ourselves. He is very much interested in what happens to his children, the Abrahamic Seed Group.
His interest in us caused Him to promise us healing, prosperity, family well being and salvation in the covenant He made with Abraham. (Gentile Christians are grafted into these Abrahamic blessing promises right along with Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Israel.) Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,
Does preaching on money make you nervous? Learn seven reasons why one pastor loves to preach about money and giving. 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: , , ,
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