2007-12-23 03:49:30 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No where is it written, that's a promise of some modern day ministers.
2007-12-23 03:58:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Bible does NOT promise monetary gain. It promises blessings. Period.
In Christianity, my needs are met and my heart is content. That is much better than having so much money and wanting more.
Furthermore, I know that if I was down to my last nickel, it would be enough for God to make it work.
The blessing of Christianity is about accepting the blessing that God is sufficient to meet all my needs. And knowing that when I have nothing, and I know I have nothing and need God, I am in the best seat in the house for a blessing.
For many people the only way they admit they need God and stay humble enough to be blessed by God is when they have nothing. Often times the first thing we do when we get some money is act like we've got the tiger by the tail, that we can make it on our own. This is precisely why I am convinced I stayed broke for YEARS. I didn't know how to have faith and money.
When you only come to God in crisis, you can bet that you will have a lot of crisis...opportunities for God to be there for you, which is a blessing in disguise, if it is the only way that God gets to be a part of your life.
By the way, tithing is a miracle, I don't think that means it is the large scale magic show with checks and raises flying in from nowhere...but it is a miracle none the less. Mostly the miracle of tithing for me has been a realignment of my priorities. In giving my first and best to God, there is always plenty leftover for me to take care of myself, to give to others, and to enjoy with things I want.
2007-12-23 04:05:18 · answer #2 · answered by musicimprovedme 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nowhere! It is by tithing that you can become rich because as per malachi 3:10 you are given in the measure that you give for Gods work/kingdom and that is a challange directly from God. Try it and see that God is good!
2007-12-23 03:58:26 · answer #3 · answered by peter c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Deuteronomy 8:18 "And you shall remember the LORD your God, for it is He who gives you power to get wealth, that He may establish His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as it is this day.
3rd John 2 Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.
Malachi 3:10 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].
Psalms 112:3 Wealth and riches [shall be] in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever.
Proverbs 18:11 A good [man] leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner [is] laid up for the just.
Ecclesiastes 5:19 Every man also to whom God hath given riches and wealth, and hath given him power to eat thereof, and to take his portion, and to rejoice in his labour; this [is] the gift of God.
King Solomon was the richest man on the earth when he lived. God has always blessed his people.
2007-12-23 04:29:50 · answer #4 · answered by johninjc 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't.
Matthew 19:21 (KJV)
Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me.
Matthew 19:23 (KJV)
Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven.
2007-12-23 04:01:49 · answer #5 · answered by a. ani 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is neither good to be rich or poor, but it is good to be righteous.
2007-12-23 04:03:38 · answer #6 · answered by C Sunshine 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 Corinthians 9
However, not concerning "money"
Rich in works!
2007-12-23 03:58:11 · answer #7 · answered by Kazoo M 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Nowhere.
2007-12-23 03:51:41 · answer #8 · answered by Godless AM™ VT 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋