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TITHING IS FOR CHEAPSKATERS
They
say "money talks". And when it comes to giving I'd like to add,
"and how!" How we handle our resources: time, talents, and money
truly shows us up for what we really are. When people ask me [and they never
do, which is why I am writing this book.] if I believe in tithing, I say No!
[I am probably sending another Tsunami shock wave to my full gospel brothers]
Here's why. In the old testament Jehovah said not to commit adultery. In the
new testament Jesus said, Don't even think about it!" The old covenant of
law showed us what were the minimum requirements to serve God. The new
covenant of love implores us to go farther in our love and worship of God. So
if you want to do the minimum required under the law, go ahead and tithe. I
don't want to be a minimum Christian for my Lord. I want to be on maximum
overdrive for Him! I exist because He lives and loves, and I could not
possibly show my gratitude for everything he has done for me by doing the
minimum for Him. So I try to give more than ten per cent with all my resources. Tithing: It's the least you could do.
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