It’s time for my annual Pastor’s Pen about giving and this February issue on love is an appropriate time because Christians love to give.
I want to remind you about The Apple Story of Tithing. I must admit that at times I’ve wanted to bite the apple. Tithing was God’s way of providing a place of worship, atonement, forgiveness, and for the people who took care of it.
Although some dispute it, tithing continued in the New Testament (Hebrews….) and today provides a place of worship, provides for the pastors and the fulfillment of the purpose of the Church.
It’s amazing but if all of God’s people would tithe, needs would be met. Unlike some, I don’t teach tithing as investment; give God 10% and He’ll give back 100%. Nor do I teach it legalisticly – Give God 10% or God will zap you. It’s our privilege, joy and expression of gratitude to joyfully give at least 10% of what God has given us to Him.
Pastor Thomas February, 2007
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