Matthew 6:21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also....if your church does not teach/preach about money then they are not teaching the entire counsel of God, so do not be offended when your minister discusses the importance of your tithe.
If you do not tithe, you are disobedient to God. You must understand the power of the tithe. It is not money that you are giving to man, but rather your tithe is given to God. By being afraid to tithe you are not honoring God. Step out and give your tithe joyfully. God will bless you financially as never before. Let's get one thing straight, your tithe is not giving, it is returning. You cannot do volunteer work in place of your tithe. As discussed in Luke 12:42-48: to whom much is given, much is required.....
You must remember that everything that we have is owned by God...Psalm 24:1 The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it.
Jesus died for us, for our sins. He is God's tithe to us...as we see in Exodus 13 in the consecration of the first born, Jesus was God's firstborn.
You give the first 10% as the devoted, sacred portion to make the rest be blessed and multiply. Leviticus 27:30 'A tithe of everything from the land, whether grain from the soil or fruit from the trees, belongs to the LORD; it is holy to the LORD.
It is holy to the Lord and set apart for a specific purpose. It belongs to God and we are not to spend God's money. Malachi 3:8 "Will a man rob God? Yet you rob me. "But you ask, 'How do we rob you?' "In tithes and offerings.
To tithe is to prioritize! You are making a statement once and for all that God is first and foremost in your life. Matthew 6:33-34 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
When God doesn't get your tithe you will always be chasing...you will never feel financially secure. Who is Lord in your life? Budget your money. This is your holy portion. You can have everything else, but DO NOT TAKE THE TITHE.
As Paul writes to Timothy in I Timothy 6:17-19 Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.
When you tithe it changes everything, it shows God that you are trusting in him for all things. The first fruit is holy and it makes the rest holy.
Order precedes functionality...if God is not first in your life and in your finances then your life is not in order.
The tithe carries within itself the power of God to bless you or curse you, Look at Cain and Abel in Genesis Chapter 4 for further study.
The tithe is the primary way to acknowledge that God is number one in your life.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Thursday, March 26, 2009
pot luck dinner this saturday!!
LAKE EVESHAM-ERS One last reminder for those of you who have misplaced your flyer, or only just realized that Saturday is fast approaching! We have a great response of RSVPs, but would like to see even more of you on Saturday. If you have not responded yet, please e-mail me- lisatheboysmom@gmail.com, so we can have a good head count for drinks etc. We can collect your $5 Saturday! Look forward to seeing everyone!!
DAY ONE
STORY TO SHARE
by David J. Pollay
STORY TO SHARE
by David J. Pollay
How often do you let other people's nonsense change your mood? Do you let a bad driver, rude waiter, curt boss, or an insensitive employee ruin your day? Unless you're the Terminator, for an instant you're probably set back on your heels. However, the mark of a successful person is how quickly one can get back their focus on what's important.
Sixteen years ago I learned this lesson. I learned it in the back of a New York City taxicab. Here's what happened.
I hopped in a taxi, and we took off for Grand Central Station. We were driving in the right lane when, all of a sudden, a black car jumped out of a parking space right in front of us. My taxi driver slammed on his breaks, skidded, and missed the other car's back end by just inches!
The driver of the other car, the guy who almost caused a big accident, whipped his head around and he started yelling bad words at us. My taxi driver just smiled and waved at the guy. And I mean, he was friendly. So, I said, "Why did you just do that? This guy almost ruined your car and sent us to the hospital!"
And this is when my taxi driver told me what I now call, "The Law of the Garbage Truck."
"Many people are like garbage trucks. They run around full of garbage, full of frustration, full of anger, and full of disappointment. As their garbage piles up, they need a place to dump it. And if you let them, they'll dump it on you. When someone wants to dump on you, don't take it personally. You just smile, wave, wish them well, and move on. You'll be happy you did."
So this was it: The "Law of the Garbage Truck."
I started thinking, how often do I let Garbage Trucks run right over me? And how often do I take their garbage and spread it to other people: at work, at home, on the streets? It was that day I said, "I'm not going to do it anymore."
Well, now "I see Garbage Trucks." I see the load they're carrying. I see them coming to drop it off. And like my Taxi Driver, I don't make it a personal thing; I just smile, wave, wish them well, and I move on.
One of my favorite football players of all time, Walter Payton, did this every day on the football field. He would jump up as quickly as he hit the ground after being tackled. He never dwelled on a hit. Payton was ready to make the next play his best. Good leaders know they have to be ready for their next meeting. Good parents know that they have to welcome their children home from school with hugs and kisses. Leaders and parents know that they have to be fully present, and at their best for the people they care about. The bottom line - successful people do not let Garbage Trucks take over their day.
What about you? What would happen in your life, starting today, if you let more garbage trucks pass you by?
Here's my bet. You'll be happier.
Life's too short to wake up in the morning with regrets, so...
Love the people who treat you right.
Forget about the ones who don't.
Believe that everything happens for a reason.
If you get a chance, TAKE IT!
If it changes your life, LET IT!
Nobody said it would be easy... They just promised it would be worth it!
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