The Myth of the Monetary Tithe – Part 2
The tithe is not money. The biblical tithe consists of agricultural goods (i.e., crops and livestock) offered to support the tribe of Levi. However, many preachers argue believers should pay money because we don’t live in an agrarian society. Despite their view, the Bible states that the LORD only tithes in the form of agricultural […]
Warning: Your Preacher May Be Practicing Fear-Based Mind Control
SOME PREACHERS USE fear tactics to coerce their congregations into paying so-called tithes or sowing financial seeds. Using fear to manipulate or control people’s behavior is a form of fear-based mind control. In the video, I explore the influence of fear-based mind control in the Christian church. Listen to the Podcast Video Transcript Fear-based mind […]
The Dark Side of Tithing the Church Won’t Talk About
The Tithing doctrine is false — and can harm Christians. Because of this, we can’t reduce the topic of whether Christians should tithe as simply a theological debate. The believer’s spiritual and financial well-being is at stake. While scholars and wannabe scholars squabble over biblical scripture, it’s time that we explore the dark side of […]
Is a Bigger Church a Better Church?
The megachurch definition is a Protestant Christian that has at least 2,000 attendees each week. Here’s a question: Does a bigger church equate to a better church? The growth of mega-churches can be an exciting sign for those looking to be part of a large, diverse spiritual community. However, having bigger churches doesn’t necessarily mean […]
Speaking the Truth about Tithes Brings Out the Critics
I’ve experienced my fair share of criticism from tithers. Their complaints may appear as words of spiritual guidance and enlightenment, but often, there’s an undercurrent of judgment. It’s as if they believe you must not be a true believer if you disagree with their interpretation of the Bible. But at the end of the day, […]
3 Powerful Prosperity Principles for Your Life – Part 1
Seeking out God is one of the three biblical prosperity principles. How do we seek God? Praying is a great place to begin, focusing on building a relationship with God. Meditation is also key in seeking God. It opens us up to spiritual insights. Finally, fasting helps us gain greater self-discipline while drawing closer to […]