Hey fellow 'forum siters',
I am only voicing this because its anonymous, otherwise only God knows this question in my head.
Just wanted to know your thoughts on what you expect in exchange if you do tithe to a particular church. Even if you didn't - what would you expect?
I know its not a business, its a church but for me personally, if I am tithing to a church I would expect:
1. Personal Attention (Open doors if I need to chat or be counselled by someone)
2. If I am running a ministry - financial assistance even if its just for petrol
3. If I ever needed help - an open door
I think these are things people don't like to talk about - but I feel its such a commitment to tithe, that the receiving church 'better make it worthwhile'. I don't feel I should run tons of ministries at my cost after having done that. Or pay extra money to some attending visitor. Havent we already taken care of the church.
oooohhhh vent vent! It did sound a bit mouthy hunh?
Its a question that's in my head - that's all.
Greetings,
I don't expect anything from the church for God is my source and provider and not the church.
I tithe because I love my God, my Heavenly Father who takes care of me. I would have nothing without Him.
Let's look at what He said about the tithe.
Malachi 3:8-15
8 Will a man rob God? Yet ye have robbed me. But ye say, Wherein have we robbed thee? In tithes and offerings.
9 Ye are cursed with a curse: for ye have robbed me, even this whole nation.
10 Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.
11 And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, and he shall not destroy the fruits of your ground; neither shall your vine cast her fruit before the time in the field, saith the Lordof hosts.
12 And all nations shall call you blessed: for ye shall be a delightsome land, saith the Lordof hosts.
The problem is most believers do not understand the tithe or any of the following.
1. Tithe
2. First Fruits (which is Not the tithe)
3.Offerings
4.Alms
People tend to mix all these together and think God said this to that and that to this. Lol but sad!
There is always seed time and harvest even in the financial realm. However you need to know the kingdom laws governing these, other wise you will not see the results you hoped for.
Scripture also teaches us about having the right heart in giving. This is not only vital in our giving but everything we do in Christ or life.
A willing Heart is Key in every area of obedience in Christ.
You can do everything to the letter with an unwilling heart and I tell you this truthfully. .......another can come with a Willing Heart and miss it and get more credit then the one who did it all right but did not have a willing heart.
Again..... Remember Galatians 6:7-9
7 Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.
8 For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.
9 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
This applies in everything a believer says, does and thinks.
Key here is to understand Kingdom Laws and live accordingly.
Blessings
FCJ