Recently our pastor began sharing with the congregation the blessing of tithing. He had taught on this subject a few times over the passed few months. As I began to listen, I felt as though I could sense a certain frustration in his message. As I recalled in my mind, his other messages on tithing, I can't imagine being in his position, trying to express the revelation of tithing, the benefits of God's law and provision and path of blessing for His people.
I felt a certain sadness I sat there listening to him, I mean these people weren't, the lost, but yet, he was speaking to the church, His church, God's people. I don't get it. From personal experience I have learned that tithing is and act of obedience and faith combined. It's really a root issue of trust and control. Do we trust God enough to give Him complete control. Deep down we all know it.
I recall hearing a Christian radio show one day, where the guest was speaking about debt and Christians, and how it keeps us in bondage and the common inability, because of debt, to tithe.
I have experienced the tremendous blessing of tithing in my life and witnessed the blessing in the lives of others who have chosen to trust God with all that they have. I'm a firm believer that if God has a man's wallet he has his heart. Money is commonly one of the last areas people submit to God, which is so sad.
I encourage you to take that step of faith and obedience, you will never regret it.
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