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The Checkbook Doesn't Lie Sep 23 2007
"Now this I say, he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully." - 2 Corinthians 9:6
I had an interesting conversation with a friend who is an atheist. He had visited our church and heard statistics on the high number of families who give nothing to the Lord's work each year. The basic minimum in faithful giving, according to the Bible, is ten percent, or a tithe. My friend said to me, "I was shocked. I thought if you people really believe this stuff about God, heaven, and hell, and the importance of spreading the message, you'd want to give more than ten percent. 'Cause what could be more important than that?"
Jesus would agree, for He clearly said, "Where your treasure is, there your heart will be." In short, where you spend your money reveals the priorities of your heart. So, what does your checkbook say about your priorities? The checkbook doesn't lie. To all you folks who profess to be Christians, what does your checkbook say about your faith in God? Do you really believe what you profess to believe?
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Yes, report it NevermindI couldn't help but think of how the church decides to spend it after it is given ! That also is so important.
Yes we give our ten percent and giving in other ways -service is important- prayer- so important all obedient. I always wish I could give more - what a treasure He allows us!
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Yes, report it Nevermindi consider it a joy to give unto the Lord. We can never out give God. The way it is used is not for us to worry about. He sees all and knows all. Praise be to God!!! Thanks Bryant!
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Yes, report it NevermindI must concur, we should always put our monies where our heart is. By doing this, we show a true reflection of the relationship we have with God, and others. In giving to the ministry, we help propagate this great Gospel. Lord, give us not only a serving, or praying spirit, but; also a more giving spirit. Peace, and blessings to all.
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Yes, report it NevermindWe tend to respond more to advertizing than God. Baby boomers will realize this more and more as they reach retirement age.
The old rule ignored by most of the population is: Tithe 10%, save 10% and spend the rest. We ignore this to our peril.
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Yes, report it NevermindThree stories in the Bible come to mind from this devotion. First, the Old Testament widow who shared her last rations to feed Elijah; second, the New Testament widow who gave her last two coins for God's use; and, third, the New Testament rich young man who would not sell his possessions and give the proceeds to the poor. The atheist friend would probably say that people haven't changed much over time. Those who have little have feelings for those who have less and those who have much are so caught up in their things that they don't even notice the needs of others. Thank you for the current day application of the checkbook test. WWJD?
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Yes, report it NevermindTithing for the Christian is not scriptually sound. Jesus never told us to tithe and from all indications Jesus never tithed. It is my understanding that the tithe was never mone and was not actually 10 percent. Tithing is a Mosaic law and since we are not under the Law we are not bound by the Tithe.
However, Jesus gave a much better concept which was to give cheerfully and according to our means. If a person tithes and has a problem paying for shelter, clothing and food for his family, then in my opinion this person is not in the will of God. If a rich person gives only 10% and could give a higher percentage and does not do so, he also is not in the will of God.
Jesus gave us a wonderful concept for how we should give and to suggest that it should be 10% is absolutely not scriptual.
Not even Paul suggested that one should tithe.
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Yes, report it NevermindDavid, where do you get your information that Jesus never tithed? From what I have read, there seems to be no definitive indication whether He did or did not tithe in the Bible. However, since Jesus is the fulfillment of the Law, I have faith that He did tithe.
“If a person tithes and has a problem paying for shelter, clothing and food for his family, then in my opinion this person is not in the will of God.” I don’t agree with this.
“If a rich person gives only 10% and could give a higher percentage and does not do so, he also is not in the will of God.” You are right on!
Luke 21:1-4
And he looked up, and saw the rich men that were casting their gifts into the treasury. And he saw a certain poor widow casting in thither two mites. And he said, Of a truth I say unto you, This poor widow cast in more than they all: for all these did of their superfluity cast in unto the gifts; but she of her want did cast in all the living that she had.