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Sunday School Sunday, August 29 2010
Tithing was first mentioned in the Bible in connection with Abraham in conquest of the seven kings – Gen.14:18-20. This is remarkable and instructive since we are Abraham’s seed and therefore are expected to walk in the faith and steps of Abraham – Gal.3:26-29; Rom.4:12. Jacob vowed to give God his tithes – Gen.28:16-22. All Israel were commanded by God to pay their tithes to the place of His choice – Lev.27:3-33; Num.18:21-24. When God-fearing kings ruled, Israel was kept in true worship of God which made it easy to obey God in tithing – 2 Chr.31:5-12; Neh.10:37, 13:44; Mal.3:12. In cases of disobedience, prophets were sent to rebuke, correct and instruct in absolute obedience. The Lord Jesus Christ condemned the Pharisees of hypocrisy – Mt.6:2, 5:16; Mt.23:13-15. Praying, fasting, giving of alms, witnessing, righteous living and even paying of tithes are normal Christian services which are not condemned by the Lord Jesus Christ. He compared tithing with mercy, faith and love of God – Mt.23:23; Lk.11:42. When Christians obey, there is food in God’s house – Mal.3:10. God will also rebuke the devourer for their sakes – Mal.3:11 - and the nations around shall call them blessed – Mal.3:12.The “storehouse” is where you receive spiritual food and nourishment for yourself and others as well. It is where you get spiritual seed to plant in other’s hearts. Tithing is for support for the ministers of the gospel for them to continue in God’s work. This is a duty for all born again children of God. Obedience does not only nourish the body of Christ but it is also a means of extending the kingdom of God on earth. Get involved now. culled from RCCG Sunday School Manual
Comments:
Yes it's ideal.
" Bring your tithe so that there will meat (sufficient) in the house of God."
This means that the less privileged in the congregations (church) will benefit from it.(as in the past)
MY question is this, are the less privileged in the church really enjoying these benefit today? Or we should just pay and forget the rest?
Finally, for those who find it difficult to pay your tithe, please be encourage to always pay your tithe .10% of your income will not make any difference in your life and moreover if anyone cannot manage 90% of your income properly and obey God and receive those blessings, then if the church give you all the money collected from tithe to you it'll not be enough.
Posted by Darlington Ogbeifun on 08/30/2010 - 12:26 AM
FINANCE:
Transparency in the church fund will always bring diversity in the church because members always think of what is coming into the church not putting into consideration what is going out daily in the church up keeping.
Let love one another,be united and that will solve most of the problems churches are facing today and not bring politics into house of God for God's love.
Posted by Darlington Ogbeifun on 08/30/2010 - 12:30 AM
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