Tithing

Got money???

Most of us have some, but never enough, at least not enough to do our heart's desire.

How about your time and your talents?

"Boy you hit it on the head there," you say. "I'm short on all three of those and I wish I had more."

Yet, none of those things, no matter that they are very important in the way of things, will ever give or assure us of happiness in the long run.

"How does happiness enter into this," you ask. "If y'a got money y'a got happiness. An, man I could get real happy if I won the Lotto."

Check it out. Most people who have won have lost more than they gained when it comes to REAL life and happiness.

"So what are you after here?"

It takes more than more time, talent and money to become happy.

"You mean the God thing?"

Yeah, there's where you find your happiness. Try it you'll like it!

Want to know more? Read on

TITHING: "TIME, TALENT OR MONEY"

Deborah Kattine Hayslip

Tithing is a very important subject. Let's look at it from the point of view of the Word of God and not just from the men who want you to tithe.

We keep the Sabbath because Jesus did, we keep Holy Days and the law of love because Jesus did. Those who truly want to obey God from the heart must also want to do what God wants them to do.

Has God given you Time, Talent or Money?

Has God given you time to do His work? If you have a zeal for the Lord, then you must put this time to great use.

Has God given you talent? Many of us have a talent that has been hiding under a bushel. Talent can be many things. We obviously think of musical talent, artistic talent, but there are many other talents we can use in the service of our Lord. Mentoring, caring for the widows, elderly and children, compassion for the sick. These are only a few of the talents that God loves, respects and admires in us.

What about money? God firmly states that we should give ten percent to the Church (the furthering of God's Word).

I believe that God wants us to be rooted in His Word and rooted in a Church that preaches His Gospel. In doing so, I believe that we are to tithe and uphold His church to further the teachings of our Lord Jesus Christ and this would reflect to the Church at large and the world.

Jesus teaches us and then sends us out to preach the Gospel. He has not commanded "one man" to do it, but He has called many to preach the Gospel and do His work. Somehow, "Body Ministry" comes to mind.

The main point in tithing, whether it be in work, talent or money, is to do it with the love and zeal of our Lord Jesus Christ. Our Lord has compassion for us; after all, look at the greatest sacrifice he paid for all; death on the cross for our sins.

So, are you tithing in time, talent or money?

If not, please pray and seek our Lord in what part of tithing you are supposed to be involved.

What ever part of tithing the Lord tells you to do–do it with LOVE, ZEAL AND COMPASSION.

See: THE VILLAGE MITE What is a Tithe? What About Finances?