Tithing is not giving
When Craig made this statement during the “Blessed” series a few weeks ago, it hit me as being profoundly true. A most basic reality is that we don’t own anything anyway. And when it comes to how we handle “our” money. God has given us this simple way to confirm that reality: to firstly return to Him 10% of His resources.
Tithing is not only a basic faith move. It is also an affirmation of a world view that is based in the ownership and creative power of God.
What do you think? Did Craig’s statement resonate?
November 7th, 2007 at 11:40 am
I was in a Bible study awhile back and the issue of tithing came up. Ever since Josh and I were first married we have tithed 10% of the money that God has given us. However, the point was brought up at this study that if we are to tithe back to God 10% of everything that he has given us, then shouldn’t we be tithing our time? There are 1440 minutes in every day, so 10% of that would be 144 minutes. Can we honestly say that we give 144 minutes to God every day? I know I can’t. When the issue of tithing comes up it’s never the money that I have an issue with, it’s time. It’s not MY time. It’s GOD’S time that he has provided for me to use to bring glory to Himself and further His kingdom. Is that how I use my time? Just my self-convicting thought for the day…..
November 7th, 2007 at 12:10 pm
This is right on target and challenging!
Anyone have a story about what happened when you started tithing?