Good morning Beloved Brethren,
Date: THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2018
Topic: CONSEQUENCES OF NOT PAYING TITHES
Text: Read: Proverbs 20: 25
Daily Bible Study: Num. 3-4; Ps. 30
“it is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy…” (Prov. 20:25).
Tithe is reserved by God for Himself. It is an expression of God’s sovereignty over man. It is holy unto Him. God considers the use of tithe for personal needs as robbery. So, it is a snare to whoever eats it. Not paying tithe is an act of robbery against God (Mal. 3:8), and the blessings associated with tithe paying will be missing in the life of such individual. The believer who fails or refuses to pay his tithe, not only denies God due worship with his substance, but also withholds his own blessings (Mal. 3:10).
Many argue that they don’t pay tithes because God doesn’t come down to take the tithes – that it is eaten by pastors. But the tithe is used for evangelism, church projects, welfare of the poor, orphans and widows, in addition to maintaining the church and church workers; things which all bring praise and glory to God. So it is an essential part of Christian worship and service that we must all fulfill. Rather than murmur or complain, we should pray God to give wisdom to His servants to use the tithes judiciously, with fear and reverence to God.
Tithes should be given out willingly and cheerfully, not with grumblings, for God loves a cheerful giver (2 Cor. 9:7). Let us give our tithes and offerings gladly to the glory of God, the furtherance of His work and for the benefit of mankind. The Lord will honour and bless us, when we give Him a part of what He has given us (Luke 6:38).
Prayer: Dear Lord, help us to pay our tithes willingly, cheerfully and regularly. Help us not to give excuses and defraud You for our personal needs. We pray in Jesus’ name – Amen.
(From The Voice of Christ Today, 2018 Edition Daily Inspiration for Personal and Family Devotion, page 60. A Publication of The World International Sacred Peace Movement)
Date: THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2018
Topic: CONSEQUENCES OF NOT PAYING TITHES
Text: Read: Proverbs 20: 25
Daily Bible Study: Num. 3-4; Ps. 30
“it is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy…” (Prov. 20:25).
Tithe is reserved by God for Himself. It is an expression of God’s sovereignty over man. It is holy unto Him. God considers the use of tithe for personal needs as robbery. So, it is a snare to whoever eats it. Not paying tithe is an act of robbery against God (Mal. 3:8), and the blessings associated with tithe paying will be missing in the life of such individual. The believer who fails or refuses to pay his tithe, not only denies God due worship with his substance, but also withholds his own blessings (Mal. 3:10).
Many argue that they don’t pay tithes because God doesn’t come down to take the tithes – that it is eaten by pastors. But the tithe is used for evangelism, church projects, welfare of the poor, orphans and widows, in addition to maintaining the church and church workers; things which all bring praise and glory to God. So it is an essential part of Christian worship and service that we must all fulfill. Rather than murmur or complain, we should pray God to give wisdom to His servants to use the tithes judiciously, with fear and reverence to God.
Tithes should be given out willingly and cheerfully, not with grumblings, for God loves a cheerful giver (2 Cor. 9:7). Let us give our tithes and offerings gladly to the glory of God, the furtherance of His work and for the benefit of mankind. The Lord will honour and bless us, when we give Him a part of what He has given us (Luke 6:38).
Prayer: Dear Lord, help us to pay our tithes willingly, cheerfully and regularly. Help us not to give excuses and defraud You for our personal needs. We pray in Jesus’ name – Amen.
(From The Voice of Christ Today, 2018 Edition Daily Inspiration for Personal and Family Devotion, page 60. A Publication of The World International Sacred Peace Movement)
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