Why I’m a Committed Tither
I don't consider myself to be a super-religious person but I am a Christian. As such, I participate in a Biblical tradition known as tithing. This involves giving 10% of everything I earn to the church I attend. Tithing isn't forced-no one will come pay me a visit if I decide to skip a week. It's a voluntary expression of worship that I like participating in. With my money, the church feeds the poor, cares for the needy and pays for the general upkeep of the facilities we use.
This past year, my church like so many other U.S churches, experienced financial challenges that made meeting those needs a bit tough. There's no question that financial strains in the church are a result of so many families feeling the money pinch. Our home has not been immune from tough times. The second half of the year, we operated on 1/3 less than we did last year. Add to that my brother, recently diagnosed with MS, is now residing with us. Money shuffling has become a way of life.
Despite these challenges, I am a committed tither but the reasons why may surprise some. I don't tithe because of a special church status or any religious condemnation. I do it because I know that despite how challenging life is, there are always those who have it tougher. Some people, like my brother, struggle with debilitating disease that will forever change their life. What if he had no family to care for him?
I'm not a nurse, a drug counselor or a life coach. I'm not qualified to offer hurting people the one-on-one care they need, but the church can. I tithe because I believe that things can get better; they will get better with my help.
Another reason I am a committed tither is because I do love God. I believe in Him. He doesn't need my money or my talents or my love, but I want to give Him what I have. Among my peer group, I don't know who tithes and who doesn't. Tithing is a private, personal matter. However, I'm sure many of my friends would ask questions like, "Why are throwing away 10% of your money?" My answer to them is little is much if God is in it. I can't afford not to trust a Higher Power.
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4 Comments
Post a CommentThat's awesome! The way I see it, everything belongs to God. When I tithe, I'm just doing what He wants me to do with His money. If He wants me to give 10% of His money to the church, I want to be faithful to Him and do it. My husband and I experienced fertility problems for 3 years and were told we wouldn't have another child. We became Christians and not long afterward started tithing. Within a couple of months I was pregnant. I cling to the scripture in Malachi 3:10- Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the LORD Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it.
I'm told this is the only time in the Bible when God says to test Him. My son is my great blessing that he poured out through the floodgates. Some say they can't afford to tithe. I always say I can't afford not to. I've never met a person who regretted tithing.
Thanks guys!
This is great..:)
Amen.