Failing to give the LORD the portion of your income He commanded traps you in a negative spiritual and/or financial condition. Frustration and heartache replace peace and joy when you do not honor God before you spend the lion’s share on yourself & give little to help other people. You should never want to be in the position of robbing the LORD of the proportion of income He provided you that scripture shows you should give for the betterment of you, your family, and the Church.
Often times people can look to this area of managing finances to identify that they are allowing satan to keep them in financial bondage. Marital arguments over money, wondering why you don't have money to care for things you consider needs, and the inability to save money for future needs and have more than enough for long-term investing to grow wealth are only symptoms / results of financial mismanagement. They are not the source of the problem. Yet, you cannot correct the situation and be led out of financial bondage until you recognize the problem and deal with it by changing your habits to engage good money management principles.
The LORD allows you to have all the income you live on right now and all that you will ever have access to! If you do what He commands He promised that He'll open the windows of Heaven and pour out a blessing on you. It will be so much you will have to share His blessing with many others. In addition, He promised to rebuke the devourer for your sake so such evil spirits do not ruin your life or your finances and thus you can be fruitful in all you put your hand to do.
A tithe is one tenth of your gross income. Offerings are free-will in nature and should be given cheerfully as you purpose in your heart to your local church, other ministries, and the needy. When you give abundantly the LORD will abundantly give to you so at all times in all things you will receive more than enough for every good work He calls you to engage and support. He will bountifully provide for those who faithfully tithe and give offerings to support ministry work.
Please pray for this ministry, email me with any questions, and contact me to speak at your business or ministry conference or workshop. May the LORD bless you richly as you follow His plan!
Genesis 14:20, Malachi 3:8-10, Matthew 23:23, and Hebrews 7:2-10
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