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Originally Posted by gloryseeker
It is interesting to read all the post that this thread has created. It is especially interesting to read all the "biblical reasoning" why the tithe is some OT done away with system.
Well, as a strong advocate of tithing (actually in my opinion tithing is not even giving - our giving starts after the tithe because God said that the tithe is His, not that it becomes His) I have been told by people on AFF that "God would teach me something" meaning that I was going to loose income or go down because of my beliefs.
Well just a brief report in this poor economic climate. From a ministry standpoint December was our best month financially of 2008...Jan through April has been stronger than 2008 also. On a personal note our income and giving has increased also.
Wow! I love God's system...tithes and offerings are cool!!!!
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I'm glad someone has finally come in to help me out a little. God's system is important, valid, and does work with a flow that comes from above.
I will say though, people who Tithe or give, can lose thier job, face very difficult times financially, even to the point of losing everything. God's blessing comes in other forms, not just financial or substance.
God can help us internally, putting vigor in the soul to press on, learn a new trade, or win battles when all odds are against us. Prosperity has many faces. For instance, a poor person can be rich in spirit, possesing a peace that passes all understanding. I've seen those with very little, shine with Joy unspeakable. This prosperity, money can't buy.
Also, I won't discredit how God can carry us through the darkest of times. The world can fall apart, but nothing is too hard for God. He can give us provision when death's door is what seems to be next. He can send a raven to feed us, or fill the cruse with oil when all oil is gone.