Inspired to tithe. Tithers only please.

motherprayer said:

Your faith has certainly not been challenged. The OP's faith and what the OP has been inspired to do has nothing to do with what you feel. This wasn't a personal attack against you.

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I can accept that if that is the case. If so, then why could they not just say so. But seeing how I was called a false witness Im not sure it was.

But Ive gotten my point across and will for the sake of others bow out of this discussion that is worthless. May the Lord bless you all with spuritual wisdom and understanding and enlighten your hearts with revelation of His love. Amen.

SoldierOfTheCross84 said:

I can accept that if that is the case. If so, then why could they not just say so. But seeing how I was called a false witness Im not sure it was.

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This, I believe, is where things got a bit iffy. Nowhere in the OP was it said that someone's faith is greater if they tithe. See below. And the OP asked several times respectfully for those who don't believe in tithing to excuse themselves from the conversation.

SoldierOfTheCross84 said:

Looks like this thread is about to digress into a bash the faith of non-tithers style discussion. You can't possibly justify your faith is greater than someone who doesn't believe in tithing just because you give 10% of your income to a local assembly.

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SoldierOfTheCross84 said:

Where have I spoken a lie? Tell me Im curious, I challenged what was said and so because of that Im a liar and a false witness? Comments like yours are a big reason people think badly about Christians, too many "Christians" today are ignorant of their own faith and when challenged with something they don't have an answer for its easier to just throw accusations. God bless you sis!

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You can't see how satan is using you to sow discord among the brethren?
First, the thread clearly reads: Tithers Only. It is obvious you can read and comprehend what you read. It is also obvious that you do not tithe. This tells me that the only reason you even selected this thread and responded to my testimony is to sow discord.

Second, you allowed satan to put in your heart the lie that I am more faithful, or have more faith, than you because I tithe and you don't. I can't even see where you got that from. My testimony is my own. I can only share what goodness God has done in my life from a first hand perspective. I know we are all one in Christ and God is not a respecter of persons. He is also no the God of discord and confusion. Test the spirit, brother.

The church I attended years ago asked us to pray and ask God what to pledge to support the church. A month later we put the $ or % figure on a pledge card, signed them, put them into a basket, and offered them to the Lord. This happened once a year. They didn't teach on giving or tithing.

Later, within a period of a month or two, the Lord supernaturally led me to all the scriptures on tithing. I soon realized tithing's a bible pattern. When I asked Him about it. He said, "Tithing pleases Me". I checked out my finances and 10% wasn't doable. I couldn't pay my bills. He told me to trust Him, so I began tithing and the financial miracles started happening.

I've had money appear several times in my bank account, that couldn't be traced back to a source.

I've found large sums of money in envelopes, or in strange places at home.

I've had unexpected checks and refunds appear, in the mail or on my credit card.

I've had people (some of them strangers) hand me money.

God give me my first business supernaturally. I was unemployed and looking for work. I'd just bought a house and had huge bills. God had strangers phone me asking for a quote. They couldn't explain how they got my private number. I prayed, got a business name, and registered it quickly after this happened several times.

The interesting thing is each time I had a job interview, a call came to do a job. I prayed and felt earning immediate cash for a job was more important than showing up for an interview. After 3 or 4 months I realized I had a prosperous business and stopped looking for a regular job.

I didn't miss a bill or my tithe. God provided supernaturally for each need.

Thank you to the tithers. Your posts are helping me. I am newly committed to tithing and can use all the understanding you have.

I absolutely believe the NT supports giving to your local fellowship but I do have a testimony about giving when led by the Spirit. Years ago my ex-wife who initially had physical custody of our two children started developing drinking problems. I ended up winning full custody in court but my ex kept causing problems and was trying to disrupt the bonding process of my kids from becoming accustomted to living with me full time. Now I wouldn't reommend this but I decided to move out of state without a job to go to so we could have peace and create a normal life. I had been shopping around for a moving truck and hadn't settled on one do to the cost. We needed to down side our material goods and took a load to the local mission. While there I saw their offering box and felt led to give the eighty dollars I had on me. That was a huge a mount at the time do to the fact of all the up coming and unknown circumstances ahead of us. The very next day when searching for rental trucks the price was cut in half! That was a saving of over four hundred dollars! I didn't give the donation to get anything back. I did it because I felt led by the Spirit And God blessed it.

jamadan said:

LOL - can't imagine this is anything other than a pastor or someone who depends on tithing wanting to reinforce the concept. Seems to me, tithers are afraid of the truth and afraid to trust God. We need to allow God to lead giving, as the New Covenant specifies. This is like a thread that asks for people who still practice the Law to share their similar stories and challenges . . . LOL

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LOL, yeah I can't imagine you being anything other than one of those Armchair Christians who talk a whole lot, but in reality are not involved in anything other than the ministry of fault finding. LOL

I began in obedience, giving my obligatory 10%, then about 22 years ago God dealt with me about the tithe as an act of worship.

My life has never been the same since. The tithe isn't about money, it is about worship by giving. I tithe my money, my talents and my time. It is an amazing life of worship.

I'll post more later.

I give/tithe whatever to my ex because he is a pastor and has a very small income and a lot of debts. Last year God said I'd give him 50 euro, I hadn't even given it, but already decided to and got 500 from someone else the same week. I had very little myself, ate bread and cheese each day for dinner myself, but since I started tithing in this manner, I'm out of financial problems and can supply for the kids. Another blessing: I never buy clothes for myself, much too expensive. I got clothes from someone for the kids and a G star for myself which I would never buy, even if I had the money.

i dont think of myself as a tither but someone who wants to give their money to God. Tithing is one way among many to do that which I've seen the example of my parents doing and its a good example, it taught me my money is given by God in the first place so we give back to God in the way we use our money because it's His money on loan to us! I'm very grateful for that example actually.

most people who tithe i reckon end up giving more than that tithe anyway because they know their money isnt theirs but God's and so the rest of their money they try to use in a God honoring way anyway.

its more blessed to give than to receive. i never think of the tithe i give as my money its always Gods. i give it back. i dont expect anything in return from Him for that cos it's His. Also the rest of the money i earn is His that He's given me as well so that's His so i tend to try to spend it on good things that He would be happy with me spending it on. All the money we earn is for God's Kingdom not just a tithe anyway. when we buy a car it should be for God's use. when we buy food it should be for God's purposes. when we buy a house it should be for God to use for His purposes. etc etc.

personally i think giving a tithe is helpful in how to give and use our money in a God honoring way

SoldierOfTheCross84 said:

In your opinion does that apply to those who do not believe in, nor practice tithing but still give in other ways? To charity or to homeless for example?

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we see from the bible that all men will be judged for their works, what side of the list would you put giving to homeless and charity.......good or bad?

FoundInGrace said:

i dont think of myself as a tither but someone who wants to give their money to God. Tithing is one way among many to do that which I've seen the example of my parents doing and its a good example, it taught me my money is given by God in the first place so we give back to God in the way we use our money because it's His money on loan to us! I'm very grateful for that example actually.

most people who tithe i reckon end up giving more than that tithe anyway because they know their money isnt theirs but God's and so the rest of their money they try to use in a God honoring way anyway.

its more blessed to give than to receive. i never think of the tithe i give as my money its always Gods. i give it back. i dont expect anything in return from Him for that cos it's His. Also the rest of the money i earn is His that He's given me as well so that's His so i tend to try to spend it on good things that He would be happy with me spending it on. All the money we earn is for God's Kingdom not just a tithe anyway. when we buy a car it should be for God's use. when we buy food it should be for God's purposes. when we buy a house it should be for God to use for His purposes. etc etc.

personally i think giving a tithe is helpful in how to give and use our money in a God honoring way

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Yes, thank you, good points. All belongs to the Lord, and the tithe is one way to honor the Lord. Good point about how tithers usually give more than 10%. That's what it sounded like to me also.

Messy said:

I give/tithe whatever to my ex because he is a pastor and has a very small income and a lot of debts. Last year God said I'd give him 50 euro, I hadn't even given it, but already decided to and got 500 from someone else the same week. I had very little myself, ate bread and cheese each day for dinner myself, but since I started tithing in this manner, I'm out of financial problems and can supply for the kids. Another blessing: I never buy clothes for myself, much too expensive. I got clothes from someone for the kids and a G star for myself which I would never buy, even if I had the money.

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How inspiring, thank you for sharing. I like how you were blessed before you got a chance to do what the Lord told you to do. I am inspired by your continued sacrifice to tithe and the blessings you are experiencing. Thank you.

Simply Put said:

I began in obedience, giving my obligatory 10%, then about 22 years ago God dealt with me about the tithe as an act of worship.

My life has never been the same since. The tithe isn't about money, it is about worship by giving. I tithe my money, my talents and my time. It is an amazing life of worship.

I'll post more later.

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I would like to hear more about tithing as an act of worship instead of an obligation. This is what I want to do. What was it like when you were giving out of obligation and how did it change when you started giving as worship? Do you have to work at keeping it an act of worship? Do you slide back into obligation sometimes? I look forward to hearing more.

tigger45 said:

I absolutely believe the NT supports giving to your local fellowship but I do have a testimony about giving when led by the Spirit. Years ago my ex-wife who initially had physical custody of our two children started developing drinking problems. I ended up winning full custody in court but my ex kept causing problems and was trying to disrupt the bonding process of my kids from becoming accustomted to living with me full time. Now I wouldn't reommend this but I decided to move out of state without a job to go to so we could have peace and create a normal life. I had been shopping around for a moving truck and hadn't settled on one do to the cost. We needed to down side our material goods and took a load to the local mission. While there I saw their offering box and felt led to give the eighty dollars I had on me. That was a huge a mount at the time do to the fact of all the up coming and unknown circumstances ahead of us. The very next day when searching for rental trucks the price was cut in half! That was a saving of over four hundred dollars! I didn't give the donation to get anything back. I did it because I felt led by the Spirit And God blessed it.

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Thank you. This is good to hear. I like how you heard and followed the Lord and he took care of you.

WordofHisPower said:

The church I attended years ago asked us to pray and ask God what to pledge to support the church. A month later we put the $ or % figure on a pledge card, signed them, put them into a basket, and offered them to the Lord. This happened once a year. They didn't teach on giving or tithing.

Later, within a period of a month or two, the Lord supernaturally led me to all the scriptures on tithing. I soon realized tithing's a bible pattern. When I asked Him about it. He said, "Tithing pleases Me". I checked out my finances and 10% wasn't doable. I couldn't pay my bills. He told me to trust Him, so I began tithing and the financial miracles started happening.

I've had money appear several times in my bank account, that couldn't be traced back to a source.

I've found large sums of money in envelopes, or in strange places at home.

I've had unexpected checks and refunds appear, in the mail or on my credit card.

I've had people (some of them strangers) hand me money.

God give me my first business supernaturally. I was unemployed and looking for work. I'd just bought a house and had huge bills. God had strangers phone me asking for a quote. They couldn't explain how they got my private number. I prayed, got a business name, and registered it quickly after this happened several times.

The interesting thing is each time I had a job interview, a call came to do a job. I prayed and felt earning immediate cash for a job was more important than showing up for an interview. After 3 or 4 months I realized I had a prosperous business and stopped looking for a regular job.

I didn't miss a bill or my tithe. God provided supernaturally for each need.

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I like how the Lord told you to trust him. Do you always hear him clearly? Your bible proofs for tithing in the other thread were what helped me see tithing is for today and your kindness to the critics who weren't kind to you convinced me tithers like to give and are sharing out of love not law.

motherprayer said:

-What I would say to someone who wants to tithe is to give gladly. The NT does in fact give instruction on tithing

- so if we give with a glad heart

-I stay in faith by understanding that I don't give out of ritual

-but because I desire to give back some of what God has given to me

-a show of gratitude. After all, I would not even be able to tithe if God hadn't put me in the position to do so. Also, I avoid falling into the law by only giving if I can give with a joyful spirit.

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These points helped me thank you. This matches what tithers are calling tithing as an act of worship and tithing is a blessing. It seems to be the difference between legalism and grace tithing.

Tithing has been a great blessing in my life. I didn't see it at first, but I kept getting the leading to follow my pastor and other spiritual leaders on this. That was many years ago. God will use the faithfulness, faith and proven stewardship that tithing entails to bring great blessing into your life. What you do on small scale is exactly what you will do with greater amounts.
Many believers disqualify themselves from God's best over this area. Tithing as a grudging obligation would be going back to the law. But tithing as worship and obedience is an act of faith and as such it pleases the Lord.
My wife and I were in poverty when we began to tithe. We had to have government assistance for awhile. But we began to tithe when we were poor. It didn't all change over night, but soon enough, our lives improved. Doors of opportunity opened for us and continued to open over the years.
Today my annual tithe is three times what my annual income was that first year. I give glory to God.
There aren't many who truly tithe these days, and there are many bitter Christians who can't sit still or remain civil when the subject comes up. What does this tell us about their heart?
If you know God is leading you in this, then look to the Word and the testimony of the many good pastors and teachers who can encourage you. Don't let the internet naysayers discourage you. God is faithful, and He is a rewarder of them who diligently seek Him.

GodismySalvation said:

How did you tithers start tithing?
What kinds of things would you have to say to someone who wants to tithe?
What was it like for you in the beginning?
How is it for you now?
What kinds of things do you see God do for you?
How do you make sure tithing stays by faith and not slip into law?
Are there any challenges to tithing?

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- I was taught to tithe when I was a young college graduate holding down my first job. I started at that point in time. Looking back, I'm convinced now that my original motivation was rooted in religious fear. Legalism was something I was under at the time and didn't even realize it. Now I do it because I sincerely believe that God has given my wife and me the gift of giving. We want to be obedient and thus, we do it as an act of worship. It's a joy to put our tithe in the offering plate. It's no longer some kind of religious tax.

- I say feel free to start small and build up over time to 10%. Also, be careful about what motivates you to tithe: legalism or God directing you to.

- Since I was young and single, I had few financial responsibilities. So, it was relatively easy for me.

- It's still easy although we have many more financial obligations that sometimes put a crimp on our cash flow.

- 15 to 20 years ago, we were barely living from paycheck to paycheck. Tithing was very difficult at the time. Our church taught heavily on paying the tithe and sowing financial seed claiming that God would bring in a financial harvest if we did. We weren't seeing any harvest at the time. But we directed our prayers and meditation that way even though it was hard and we often felt like giving up. After several years of struggling, God forced me into a job change by basically getting me laid off from the company I had essentially married myself to. The new job had some financial incentives tied to it that paid off in ways I could never have imagined. Our financial situation has changed entirely. While I've learned not to tithe in order to keep the Law, I still believe God was faithful to what He promised in Malachi 3:10-12. I think God honored our obedience.

- I had to actually NOT tithe on some money we received one time. Like I said earlier, I was under a lot of legalism as a young Christian and while I eventually got free from much of it, the church I attended preached tithing from a very legalistic point of view. I often gave out of fear that God would punish me if I didn't. By not tithing on that particular sum of money, I proved to myself that I was depending upon God's grace to protect me, my family and my finances and not on my ability to keep some point in the Law.

- See point 5 above.

Hope this helps!