see that you also excel in this grace of giving. I am not commanding you, but I want to test the sincerity of your love. 2 Corinthians 8:7-8
Generosity, tithing (10% of your income) and offering sermons are never popular. Mainly because some people don't like when you mess with their god. They feel the need to defend it. They want to to be in control and do whatever they want with what doesn't even belong to them in the first place. If you cannot give up everything (including control) you cannot be Jesus' disciple. Jesus never asked for 10%. He asks for 100%.
I teach my children to do two things with their money: 1) to bring 10% of their income to the church and 2) to put 10% towards savings.
We have to be intentional towards generosity. We need to display it to our children and God's House is a great way to do this. Some people right now are teaching their children to gather, be in total control and fearful when comes to trusting God. Tithing is the first step. There is also offerings and the whole concept of leading a generous life.
Do you have to tithe? No. Are there consequences? Yes.
Here are five reasons why I teach my children to tithe:
- Tithing teaches them gratitude, NOT a sense of entitlement.
- Tithing teaches them that God is in absolute control of their finances NOT them.
- Tithing teaches them to set their treasure in the right place.
- Tithing teaches them passion and zeal for God's House.
- Tithing teaches them the principle of firstfruits. God must ALWAYS be first.
What about you? What are you teaching the next generation?
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