SEED in religion – now the big issue in our modern world as far as the seed is concerned is tithing. Have you ever wondered by Jesus was silent on tithing? I will tell you why? I always say that when it comes to controversial issues, it is always good to go back to what JESUS said about the subject- So what is Jesus's mind on this issue? 😊...

Let’s talk a little about the SEED...

What is the seed meant for? The number one thing the SEED - SOWING and SOWING is the easiest way to SAVE.

So why should you SAVE ... 2 main reasons why you should save.

1. EMERGENCY, you have no idea when the evil day will come, so save for a rainy day, emergency.

2. For INVESTMENT. The only way resources multiplies is through investment. Investment is the acquisition of ASSETS, and We have different kinds of investments, hope you are aware?

• SPIRITUAL INVESTMENT

• INVESTING in your BODY or HEALTH –

• MENTAL INVESTMENT

• EMOTIONAL INVESTMENT

• FINANCIAL INVESTMENT.

Someday we will talk about all this in another conference.

When it comes to financial investments, wealthy people never take on liability and expenditure until they can show an asset that will pay for it. Asset brings in..RESOURCES. Liability takes away...resources

The wealthy spend their lives acquiring the assets that pay for their liabilities, So when you ask them for "free" money they won't just give you the money ooh, they will check their investments to see which one will pay for that liability, if there is no investment that pays for it, they will be patient and tell you to wait- till they get an asset to pay for that liability- that's the economy of the wealthy.. The only way money grows is through, sowing, saving and investment.

As a child of God, you need to experience increase ooh not just the arrival of financial resources, I mean increase. So practice frugality on your ascent to wealth, avoid wastage, make justifiable expenditures, build systems that can replenish what you are having.

Frugality the quality of being economical. Don't live to keep up with modern trends and friends. Be modest. A millionaire is one who has the relationships that can maintain that level of wealth, intelligence that can maintain that level of wealth, systems and structures in place that can maintain that level of wealth.

Not- that thing where you rise and by the middle of you life or end of your live you have crushed as punishment for not learning well and then you start all over again, repeating the same mistakes. Life is a brutal teacher and will teach you as many times as possible till you learn.

God says my plans are plans to prosper you.- Jeremiah 29:11. Scripture also says "A good man leaveth inheritance for his children children..- Proverbs 13:22. Did you see that? 2 generations ahead...

Let's now begin to talk about SPIRITUAL SAVINGS and SPIRITUAL INVESTMENT.

SEED in religion – now the big issue in our modern world as far as the seed is concerned is tithing. Have you ever wondered by Jesus was silent on tithing? I will tell you why? I always say that when it comes to controversial issues, it is always good to go back to what JESUS said about the subject.

I know am coming to cause some trouble here, but truth is one. Listen up ,whether you tithe or not, Don't let anyone guilt trip you or make you feel if you are not tithing you will go to hell. GIVING is broad, tithing is an aspect or a fraction of the mystery of giving.

You go to some places and people are holding tithe register marking it, a pastor will call you and scold you for not paying your tithe without recourse to your existential crisis, a money that the pastor uses to help nobody but himself -both you and that so called pastor need deliverance. Am not saying you shouldn’t tithe, if that is your faith, perfecto go ahead, but get UNDERSTANDING, get WISDOM and you faith will work for you.

But don't make it look like a rule so that if you see another who does not tithe you sentence the person to hell. - I didn’t want to go here, but lets go there…the are too many nonsenses surrounding this topic- so by the help of the Holy Spirit, let us address this. let’s go there..

God established the tithing principle for believers’ benefit—teaching them “ how to keep God first ” and “ how to be unselfish and care for the marginalized. " This is the principle behind tithing. The proponents of modern day tithing advocates and encourage believers to continue giving at 10 percent, even when in debt or?

But do you know you have options? Like for example-you could tithe on the amount remaining after paying creditors each month. Because scripture says you are supposed to be a lender and not a borrower. I will encourage you to read Deuteronomy 15 and study the things you need to do to step into this blessing-

Or you could commit to giving at least some amount to God, starting with less than 10 percent and increasing the percentage as debts are paid or as income increases.

Or If an individual’s debts require all his or her income, the person can “tithe” by volunteering at church or by serving the needy, or using talent and skill to serve the church.

Do they tell you about all this other options- why should they? Selfish, self seeking, lovers of themselves, hypocrites, self aggrandizing wolves covering them selves with the titles we are men and women of God robbing God's children in broad day light.

Tithing is above money. That being said circumstances and difficulties should not interrupt generosity, giving is a reflection of believers’ giving themselves to God, and Jesus-followers should excel in the grace of giving.

Scripture also points out that willing generosity is more important than the amount given, and that believers should give through churches and other ministries that will handle gifts “JUDICIOUSLY ”

JUDICIOUSLY underlined...and that the generosity of some believers will encourage others.

However, the fact is that every New Testament example of giving goes beyond the tithe. While I believe in the “superiority” of the new covenant over the old, how-ever I also believe “there’s ongoing value to certain aspects of the old COVENANT in relation to the new.” Tithing is one of those.

In the Old Testament, sacrificing animals was the norm for salvation - why are we not sacrificing animals now,- because we have something superior in the new. Stop that argument that it is in the old TESTAMENT, then go and do every thing in the Old Testament eerh🙄, let us pray for wisdom, for the Holy spirit to grant us spiritual intelligence. TITHING, SALVATION, THE PRINCIPLE OF THE SEED, THE MERCY OF GOD, THE MYSTERY OF THE BLOOD, PRIESTHOOD etc. like all other OLD testament THEMES find their complete meaning in the NEW TESTAMENT.

Let me explain.

Particularly the New Testament—teaches four principles for giving. It should be income-based or proportionate, based not only on Deuteronomy 16:16-17 , but also 1 Corinthians 16:2 and 2 Corinthians 8:3, 12. Giving should be needs-based (1 Corinthians 9:1-14, 2 Corinthians 8:13-14, 9:12), generous (2 Corinthians 8:2-3, Philippians 4:17-18) and heart-based (Exodus 25:1, 35:5, 21-22, 36:6, 2 Corinthians 9:7).

SO HOW MUCH ARE CHRISTIANS SUPPOSED to GIVE?

Ten percent to the church and extra [optional] offerings to the PARA-CHURCH? Is that what the Bible says? How much should a Christian give, I asked at a seminar one time? A senior man leader piped up with the well-worn quip, “ The tithe is the Lord’s .” Everyone nodded. Except me.

Looking him in the eye I said, “ So the rest of the 90% belongs to you? ” He smiled awkwardly, but he got what I was putting across. This is the unintended consequence of teaching tithing—ten percent is the Lord’s and the rest is yours! OR?

JESUS said I didn't come to abolish the law and the prophets but to fulfil the- Matthew 5:17, and the fulfilment of tithing is in the New Testament, the New Testament contains a theme that overrides it. So set aside your emotions for a moment and let’s see what the New Testament and the Spirit of the Lord- actually says about tithing...

TO BE CONTINUED...

Shalom and God bless you.

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