Paul Lindsay

Proverbs 22:7 The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender. The Jewish people has according to tradition become stable financially by following certain steps. I believe it is something worth considering. Tithe is the first and most important. The finances we have are not ours, we are managing it for God. Give offerings. Help people who are in need. Help ministries who are proclaiming the Kingdom of God. Save for larger purchases. Invest for future returns. Spend what remains for our necessities.  According to one tradition I read, using our American currency for example, we would use ten $1.00 bills and five jars. The ten dollars represents 100%. We would use cash to make the process simple. Tithe    $1.00   10% Give    $1.00   10% Save    $1.00   10% Invest   $1.00  20% Spend  $1.00  50% It is something we could build up to and start seeing results. I'm not at that place yet, but I'm working to that place.

The importance of the Tithe can't be stressed strongly enough. To subdue anything requires that you lay the proper foundation. Tithing is the beginning or the foundation of God's protection of your financial life. Take control of your finances, by being obedient to God's Word. Tithing is done in obedience to God's Word and the obedience creates the blessing in our lives. First Fruits shows that we are putting God first. Proverbs 9:10. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding. When you reverence or put God first, it is the beginning of using knowledge correctly. Having understanding causes you to approach God properly and receive from Him that which He chooses to give you, as a result, He is glorified. When you put God first in your finances it shows God you are not in love with money. You will use it for it's intended purpose. Alms Giving is when you don't tell anyone what you are giving. This is done