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Originally Posted by SDG
This article was posted at the New Church Order website .... recently.
I know this guy .... he's a lawyer .... He can't be serious!!!!
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Not Giving Tithes Related to Divorce Rate?
Written by James Griffin, ESQ Wednesday, 04 July 2007
Source: http://www.newchurchorder.com/content/view/57/44/
The number one cause of disagreements that ultimately lead to fights in marriages in North America are finances. According to experts it is also the number one cause of divorce. Therefore, it follows that Financial Peace in the home greatly reduces the likelihood of divorce.
Most people do not seem to realize how much the Bible has to say about money. Entire books have been written about the business advice found in Proverbs. What does the Bible have to say about your personal finance?
In Malachi 3:8-12 the Bible says that if you do not give your tithe (10% of your income) then you are robbing God, but when bringing your tithe God “will pour out a blessing you cannot contain.” In Luke 11 while Jesus condemned the Pharisee’s attitude of inner hypocrisy, He did condone and praise the fact that the Pharisees still brought their tithe and kept the external facets of the Law. The tithe is given to the local assembly for the support of the ministry of the church and " tithe" has been God’s plan for supporting His church since the beginning.
So, what are the first steps toward financial peace at home? Bring your tithes so that you can be in alignment with God and His plan for your life. This should be the FIRST thing to come out of your weekly paycheck. The second thing that should be deducted from your monthly wages is a fixed amount you determine to set aside for yourself. This is designed to be an emergency fund, and/or debt reduction resource. No matter how small the amount of money you begin with, your eventual goal should be to set aside as much as your tithe (10%). There is another vital piece that must be implemented to enjoy financial peace in your home. As stewards of God's blessings, you and your spouse should carefully consider through prayer, what God's will is for your financial plan regarding the other eighty percent of your income.
The aforementioned steps are principles that any Christ follower must employ to obtain financial peace, and to enjoy the added benefit of a healthy, vibrant, financially secure marriage |
I DISAGREE!
As a tithes payer (not anymore), I am about
to lose my car (how will I get to my TWO jobs?) and
get my electricity shut off-all because of tithes/offerings.
I have wept before God for months now, to HELP us.
I have given till it hurts, trusting God to return the favor
like the Bible says he will.
He hasn't.
If God won't honor his word, then how can I
trust him on my salvation?
There is no shortage of scriptures or even
prosperity sermons that will tell us God
WILL bless you FINANCIALLY IF you pay
tithes/offerings.
My wife and I was prophesied a FINANCIAL blessing.
We were in a large church and the visiting prophet
called us out and wanted to pray for us.
THAT WAS IN 1992............Never came true.
I am done with giving my money to the church
so my pastor can go on vacation (they leave for 11 days
next week).