Has anyone's life changed for the better after they started tithing?

Question

We see by some of the posts the spiritual darkness and the total ignorance of God.

I should of stated the ignorance of how God works.

Answer 1

Yes, when I started tithing my life changed for the better. God has repeatedly poured out blessings upon me, at times, so many I can hardly accept them all (my cup runneth over).
I can remember a time when I didn't tithe and I felt ... blah. There was little if any light in my life, rarely did I experience joyous things, and I had a very hard time paying my bills. When I went back to paying my tithing, life was still hard, but I've always had enough money to pay my bills (even though sometimes I spent it on other things), I've experienced many joyous experiences and I can definatly tell that the Light of Christ shines within me.
I can not imagine not paying my tithing now. The non-monetary blessings far out way any monetary sacrifice.

Answer 2

I have been a tither since I got my first job (babysitting). the Lord has really blessed me by allowing me to get paid significantly more every time I have changed jobs. I worked for a Catholic church for 7 years, a new priest came and let me go in order to give my accounting position to a catering expert, acquaintance of him from a previous parish. However, what the enemy meant for evil God turn around to my advantage. I got a job that pays 11 thousands more than my previous one, people treat me with respect unlike the priest, there is room for career growth unlike my previous job, and all that with much less responsibility than I had before. Now, as a single woman living on my own, God allowed me to pay cash for a brand new Honda civic. I have excellent credit, recently won a scholarship, continue to live on my own and I am as happy as I can be. I recently was miraculously healed of breast lump. Did not even get to know whether it was benign or malignant. My God took care of it without any treatment (which I am not against) I am blessed. I could go on and on about God's goodness.

Answer 3

I gave my last $40 to a roadshow preacher, and the next day I won a Jeep with a Marlboro logo painted on the hood.

Answer 4

As a member of a religion who does not tithe per se, I would say that yes my life has been better since I followed our like concept. That is Tzedek (charity).

Answer 5

My husband and I tithed for 13 years and stopped tithing 4+ years ago. We have not seen a difference. Life is a roller coaster, you have your ups and downs regardless.

Answer 6

Most people get this holy glow immediately after they begin tithing--it comes from using candles because they can't pay their electricity bills.

Answer 7

The Ministers'!

Answer 8

Ned B,
Yes. And God fulfills his promises as He always does.

Answer 9

what is tithing? do you mean teething. yes my life is much better with teeth. hahaha. are you a holy roller? nothing against you personally, but, wow

Answer 10

God Does Not Command Us to Give 10% or Any Fixed % of Our Salary or Property

Tithes were required by God from the Israelite farmers and ranchers (see Deuteronomy 14:22 and Leviticus 27:30). Tithes were agricultural produce and not money (and they had money back in those days). The tithes were used in the temple, for festivals and for helping the poor.

There were 3 tithes from some of the Israelites and a 4th from the Levites to the Levite priests.

1) The Levitical tithe required those who raised crops (not everyone and not all professions – just those who raised crops) to give 10% of that to the Levites. This tithe occurred 6 years out of the 7 year cycle. It also required those that raised 10 or more animals to give each tenth animal that passed under the rod to the Levites. If a person raised less than 10 animals, they were not required to tithe.

2) From what was given to them, the Levites in turn had to give a tenth of the very best to the priests.

3) The festival tithe required that those who raised crops or animals to set aside 10% for the annual festivals.

4) The Poor tithe occurred only in the 3rd year of the seven year cycle. This was set aside for the poor.

Now about Christians and tithing, God never established a set standard for Christians to give. The principle of 10% of earnings being required of believers is not taught in the Bible. Giving should be done out of freewill and love and sometimes God puts it in our hearts to give much more than 10% and it doesn’t have to be just money. We are to be led by the Holy Spirit. Giving should be done cheerfully from the heart (2 Corinthians 9:7) for the honour and glory of God, to help the needy (Hebrews 13:16, Acts 20:35, Matthew 25:35-45, Acts 6:1-4, 1 Timothy 5:1-16) and to support GENUINE Christian pastors and ministries who would use what is given to them for GODLY PURPOSES AND NOT FOR WORLDLY PURSUITS (1 Corinthians 9:7-14, 1 Timothy 5:17-18, Acts 2:44-45, 4:32-37, 1 Corinthians 16:1-3, 2 Corinthians 8:1-13, 1 Timothy 6:17-19).

Just as the animal sacrifices were replaced under the New Covenant by the great sacrifice of our wonderful Saviour and Lord, Jesus Christ (Hebrews 7:27) and circumcision was replaced by circumcision of the heart (Romans 2:29), Old Covenant tithing was replaced by giving cheerfully of what one (who is being led by the Holy Spirit, of course) has decided in their heart to give (2 Corinthians 9:7). Examples of what we can offer are: food, money, clothing, furniture and our service as Christians. We must use wisdom and make sure that the things we offer are needed. Some ministers use others' hard earned cash to embellish their churches and feed their worldly desires.

It’s clear that God never told us that we should be giving 10% (or any fixed %) of our salaries. Those who preach that Christians are to give 10% (or any fixed %) are wresting the Scriptures to conform to their belief at the expense of the truth. An individual may teach this false doctrine due to one or more of the following:

• Ignorance

• Fear of ridicule or disapproval of others who support this teaching

• Not wanting to admit what they always taught was wrong

• Love of money (1 Timothy 6:10)

Applying Old Testament practices in the New Testament is in essence, placing those who hear them under the bondage and curse of the Mosaic Law (Galatians Ch. 3).

Any one who teaches that we are to follow Old Covenant regulations are subverting the souls of those who hear them:

Acts 15:24
Forasmuch as we have heard, that certain which went out from us have troubled you with words, subverting your souls, saying, Ye must be circumcised, and keep the law: to whom we gave no such commandment:

If you’re teaching others that God commands this, no matter how good the intentions are, it’s a sin. It’s time to break free from the false doctrine of believers being required to give 10% (or any fixed %) of their earnings, and take a stand against it.

2 Corinthians 9:7
7 Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.

http://www.cnview.com/on_line_resources/christians_and_the_tithe.htm

http://www.letusreason.org/doct54.htm


REDEMPTION BY GRACE THROUGH FAITH

Because mankind is incapable of meeting God’s standard of perfection necessary to abide in God’s presence (Romans 3:19-20,23), God sent His Son Jesus Christ to pay the total debt for the believer’s sins and mercifully credits to his account Christ’s righteousness (Romans 3:21-28,5:1-11; 2 Corinthians 5:18-21). Jesus’ gracious act of atonement was complete and covers all sin (Colossians 2:13-14; 1 John 1:9). Salvation is not based on good deeds but according to the mercy of God (Titus 3:4-5). Believers are justified by faith; it is a gift by God’s grace (Romans 4:3-8; Ephesians 2:8-9). A true, living faith will result in a desire to live a holy, loving life of good works (Ephesians 2:10; Galatians 5:6; James 2:14-26), but failure to be absolutely successful at righteous living does not negate the believer’s justified status.

If you sincerely say this prayer, your sins will be washed away, you will be redeemed to God, be saved from eternal torment and inherit the Kingdom of God:

"Dear Jesus,

I am a sinner.
I repent of my sins.
Please forgive me and save me by your shed blood;
come into my heart.
I want to receive you as my own personal Lord and Savior.

Amen"

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