A lesson I'm learning this week... God Blesses Through the Tithe. Sometimes when I talk about tithing, people will say, “Well, you don’t expect that little widow to tithe her pension, do you?" I’d say, “Sure!" And they reply, “You hardhearted man!"
I’d be hardhearted if I didn’t teach her to tithe; I want her to be blessed! If there’s anybody who needs to depend on God, it’s that kind of a person. You’re not smarter than God…don’t you know that God knows what that little lady needs?
And this person will say, "You’re trying to take her money from her. The church doesn’t need it." And that person is right on the second part. No, God doesn’t need her money, or anyone else's for that matter.
But God wants to bless. He says, “Prove Me! I’ll renew your faith, I’ll rebuke your foes, and I’ll restore your fruitfulness. Your fruit is not going to fall to the ground ahead of time. I’ll make you fruitful in all that you do."
You’ll always do more with nine-tenths and God as a partner, than you do with ten-tenths by yourself. It’s time we began to trust the Lord!
Proverbs 3:5-10 says, "Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths. Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil. It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones. Honor the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase: So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine." -Adrian Rogers
I’d be hardhearted if I didn’t teach her to tithe; I want her to be blessed! If there’s anybody who needs to depend on God, it’s that kind of a person. You’re not smarter than God…don’t you know that God knows what that little lady needs?
And this person will say, "You’re trying to take her money from her. The church doesn’t need it." And that person is right on the second part. No, God doesn’t need her money, or anyone else's for that matter.
But God wants to bless. He says, “Prove Me! I’ll renew your faith, I’ll rebuke your foes, and I’ll restore your fruitfulness. Your fruit is not going to fall to the ground ahead of time. I’ll make you fruitful in all that you do."
You’ll always do more with nine-tenths and God as a partner, than you do with ten-tenths by yourself. It’s time we began to trust the Lord!
Proverbs 3:5-10 says, "Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths. Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil. It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones. Honor the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase: So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine." -Adrian Rogers
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What a well written post. Iam teaching our grandchildren abot that. Our one little grandchild always asks us to help her get her offering ready. Blessings Mary
ReplyDeleteAh yes..I don't see how anyone can afford NOT to tithe...the rewards are so bountiful!
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Robin
My husband has gotten the boys into a good habit of tithing.
ReplyDeleteDid you know Adrian Rogers had died? I was so sad to hear it.
Well written post my friend. Hope you have a peaceful Sunday.
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Dena
Great post and it is very true. I have found life just falls in place when you tithe.
ReplyDeleteHope you are feeling better:-)
Michelle
Hope you are having a wonderful Sunday Polly.
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Great post and so true. Through all the hard times, whenever we have been faithful to tithe, God has never failed to meet our needs and even exceed them! We can't outgive God:>)
ReplyDeletePolly that is a great post and one that I would like to discuss with you at a later time. But, I'll email you about that one.
ReplyDeleteHope you're feeling better soon. Tell the troops it's time to kick it into high gear and help out!
Love,
Julie
Good post, important to remember that God wants us to trust Him with everything we have. It is symbolic of our faith in Him to provide for us.
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Melissa
You write so well. Thank you for all the inspiration you give.
ReplyDeleteAmen Sista, Amen!!!
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