Don't fail to honor God by giving tithes and offerings each time you receive income. A tithe is one tenth of your gross income. The bible shows that believers by faith give a tithe as representation that God provides them with all that they have received while also trusting that He will more than make up for the ten percent that they offer to Him as a sacrifice of praise and worship.
All or the bulk of each tithe is usually given to the local church that one attends because it is the fellowship from which one is spiritually nourished, trained, and sometimes materially helped when in need. Also, the person can trust his local fellowship to do the same for other people in the community.
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.
You allow future frustration, headaches, and heartaches, into your life when you make creditors, worldly pleasures, and living like the Joneses the priority pursuit of your life instead of following God’s instructions by giving in proportion to your income to help the Church accomplish His will on a much better and more global scale than you can by yourself.
For many people, robbing God of the honor due Him by failing to pay tithes results in many difficult financial situations, strained marital relationships, and undisciplined lives that are unfruitful in the work He called us to do. The Lord allows you to obtain whatever income is available to you at every stage of your life, so as He instructs return a portion the income for the work of spreading the gospel. When you do, He promised to open the windows of Heaven and pour out a blessing you won't have room enough to receive. You will have more than enough to take care of all your need, spread the gospel, and help others.
When you give as instructed, God also promised to rebuke the devourer of your money so he does not destroy your ability to do the good works of Him who sent you. Tithing and offering not only move God's hand to bless you with more riches, peace, and joy as you walk the road ahead but it also helps other people by leading unbelievers to Jesus Christ and providing tools for believers to know God more intimately and equip them to fulfill the godly purpose for their lives.
Seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you. Give and it shall be given unto you; full measure and overflowing shall men give into your life. No good thing shall the Lord withhold from those who walk uprightly before Him. When you make God and His will your priority, He will abundantly provide everything you need for life, godliness, and fulfillment of the destiny He planned for you.
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Genesis 14:20, Malachi 3:8-10, Matthew 23:23, Hebrews 7:8
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