Is Sowing a Financial Seed Biblical?
The Bible doesn’t promote the concept of sowing financial seeds. The main reason is that Scripture never equates seed with money. Sowing financial seeds is an idea that comes from the Prosperity Gospel Movement. Watch the Video What Does Sowing a Seed Mean Biblically? Sowing a seed biblically means giving of yourself, whether it be […]
Do You Tithe Out of Your Paycheck?
Christians aren’t obligated to pay tithes out of their paychecks. The Old Testament mandated that 10% of all agricultural production be returned to God. The New Testament focuses on voluntary giving. It’s not just about giving back a specific amount of money to a church. What’s important is contributing whatever you can to further the […]
Is Tithing for Today?
Tithing is not for today. According to the Bible, God only commanded ancient Israel to tithe. This tithe commandment is part of the Old Covenant (or Law of Moses). Under the Old Covenant, ancient Israel gave tithes (agricultural produce and cattle) as sacrificial offerings. The sacrificial offerings were used to cleanse ancient Israel of its […]
Should I Leave a Church that Teaches Tithing?
Deciding whether or not to leave a church that teaches tithing can be challenging for a believer. Tithing is an important part of many Christian churches. But ultimately, leaving a pro-tithing church is up to the individual and their relationship with God. There is nothing wrong with questioning religious beliefs. Ultimately, whatever size of offering […]
Misquoting Jesus for That Mighty Dollar
Jesus said he came to give believers life and life more abundantly. Many Prosperity Gospel preacher has used those to justify their doctrine of greed and materialism. However, the abundant life extends beyond the realm of money and possessions. False teachers know that many folks sitting in the pews Sunday after Sunday will not question […]
The Prosperity Gospel – When Paying Tithes Goes Wrong
PAYING TITHES LEAVES, many Christians broke, busted, and disgusted. They pay tithes hoping for blessings and miraculous breakthroughs. But what they discover is that tithing and prosperity don’t go hand-in-hand. A Gospel of Loss The following video is of a young woman who shares her tithing testimony. She talks about how she got caught up […]