Desde un punto de vista puramente personal, quiero que el diezmo sea para mí. Quiero que sea cierto porque me promete beneficios que superan mi comprensión. Quiero que sea cierto porque contiene la promesa de bendición para el creyente, y a través del creyente para la Iglesia, y a través de la Iglesia para el mundo. ¡Por favor, Dios, déjame diezmar!
Tag: Tithing
Sunday Supernaturally: Unity, Generosity, Power
This first description of the daily life of the post-Pentecost church is a bit of a challenge for us moderns. We especially like the part about the great power. Miracles and powerful preaching are great to watch! Most of us are on board with helping those in need. What we often overlook is the two character traits that formed the twin fountains from which these wonderful things flowed.
Tithing Works.
We have spent a lot of time on the subject of the tithe. Today, we address some practical things to help you get started on the right foot. The important thing is to make a start. God will help the willing.
Don’t Neglect His House!
In establishing the Church, God created an organization that He knew would be worldwide. This new entity would be maintained and expanded primarily by well-trained volunteers and would face overwhelming opposition. He considered the Church so precious that He paid for it with His own blood (Acts 20:28). I find it hard to believe that He would not have a plan to provide for its expenses.
It’s How the Kingdom Works!
The concept of sowing and reaping is fundamental to the Kingdom of God. Jesus said so. He also said that if you don't understand this, you will never understand the Kingdom.
Let’s Stay in Step
Having been born of the Spirit, we have God’s life in us. We are children, not slaves, and we are created righteous and holy by nature (Ephesians 4:24). This God-life is a free gift. The Spirit has given us new life, now our life’s quest is learning to “keep in step with the Spirit.”
Live to a Higher Standard
The Law gave us a blueprint for the kind of generosity that God intends for His image-bearers. The New Birth put that blueprint in our hearts. God’s principles and provision have not changed, but we have. The New Birth transformed our nature, enabling us to reach higher toward living up to the original design.
Let’s Return to Him
The tithe is for the purpose of taking care of the house of God, the ministry, and those in need. Those purposes have not changed. What has changed is the heart of those who believe in Jesus Christ.
God Doesn’t Change
There are some things that are found before the Law, included in the Law, and found again as instructions after the Law. These are things that are embedded in the unchanging nature of Jehovah.
We’re Special People
New Testament giving, including tithing, should be based on heart conviction. If, after a thorough search of the scripture, I am convinced it’s for me, then I can tithe and expect the blessings associated therewith. I encourage you to study the Word on the subject and obey God.
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