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- Does a Christian have to tithe? - Billy Graham Evangelistic Association
“Does a Christian have to tithe?”Christians who want to please the Lord often have questions about tithing The dictionary defines the word “tithe” as “a tenth part of something paid as a voluntary contribution or as a tax especially for the support of a religious establishment ” It was a common practice in the Old Testament and was required of members of the nation of Israel Many
- My husband says that tithing (i. e. , giving one-tenth of their income t
The Bible says, “Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse … and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it” (Malachi 3:10) Think how much greater our impact on the world would be if every Christian followed this injunction
- Billy Graham Daily Devotion: Giving Back What Is His
The tithe is the Lord’s If you use it for yourself, you are robbing God We are to take the tithe as a standard, but to go beyond the tithe is an indication of our gratefulness for God’s gifts to us In the midst of sorrow and trouble, this life has many blessings and enjoyments which have come from the hand of God
- I didnt grow up in a religious family, so a lot of what goes on in th
The word “tithe” simply means “a tenth”—and it refers to the Old Testament’s teaching that we should give back to God at least a tenth of our income Why is this? One reason is very practical: God’s work requires money—just like every other enterprise Even Jesus’ little band of 12 disciples had a treasurer, and we read that a number of people not only followed Jesus but
- Why does God need money when everything is at His command?
Q: I make annual contributions to many humanitarian organizations, yet my church tells me that isn't the same as a tithe Why does God need money when everything is at His command?
- Billy Graham Daily Devotion: We Cant Out-Give God
We are to be stewards of our money When it is invested and shared for the glory of God, it can be a boon and a blessing I know a businessman in Detroit, Michigan, who made a promise to God that he would tithe his entire income to the work of the Lord He said his business had tripled, and that God had more than fulfilled His end of the bargain Some time ago I heard from a laborer in the San
- Why doesnt God seem to answer my prayers?
When we think of “unanswered” prayer, it may be that we do not understand the way in which God responds to our requests
- Why do churches keep asking for money all the time?
Q: Why do churches keep asking for money all the time? Frankly, it turns me off and I think it does the same to lots of others If people want to give that's fine, but I don't think they ought to be talked into giving money
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