Christ, Christian, God, I was overqualified, private bank, Tithe
I started working in a private bank, but they said I was overqualified, so they would find another position for me. After a while, a lady who was not very experienced got the job I’d applied for. A second position was offered and the same thing happened. I refused to accept this shame. I spoke […]
asking the question, being grateful to God, God, God has given, God supported us, Mom, willingness to give
Written by Dr. Mark Rutland Leadership, generosity and how a family is redefining generational wealth. David Green is founder and CEO of Hobby Lobby. Born in a pastor’s home, he began working at a local five-and-dime as a teen. After marrying his high school sweetheart, he and his wife, Barbara, began a small picture-frameshop, and […]
Acts of the Apostles, Be a good man, Christ, commitment to God, faithful to God, God, God prospered, Holy Spirit, Jesus, New Testament, Willliam Colgate
The Colgate family fled from England and settled in America during the Civil war. Robert Colgate, William’s father, was a farmer. William was interested in soap making and at the age of 19 he started his own enterprise with his aunt’s financial help. He produced soap under his own name but unfortunately the business was […]
a good businessman, Breakfast cereal, God, Quakers
Henry P. Crowell, affectionately called “The autocrat of the Breakfast Table,” contracted tuberculosis when a boy and couldn’t go to school. After hearing a sermon by Dwight L. Moody, young Crowell prayed, “I can’t be a preacher, but I can be a good businessman. God, if You will let me make money, I will use […]
a poor family, God, God has entrusted to me, richest men, Tithe
The U.S. first billionaire said once in an interview: Yes, I tithe, and I would like to tell you how it all came about. I had to begin work as a small boy to help support my mother. My first wages amounted to $1.50 per week. The first week after I went to work, I […]
the LORD Almighty
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 you will not have room enough for it. I will prevent pests from […]
Almighty God, Bible, commitment to God, Creator, God, Jesus, relationship with God, the Living God, the Tithe
For natural faith, the tithe has nothing to do with marriage. But from the point of view of the Bible, for supernatural faith, the two are associated. Tithes are the basis of a relationship with God. They are the first fruits, the first of everything placed on the altar in recognition of the supremacy of […]
Baptists, be equal with God, Blood of Christ, Christ, Christian, Church service, Garden of Eden, God, Holy Spirit, Holy Week, Jesus, Local church, the Lord of Hosts, Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil
Tithes and offerings were not simply money or the fruit of the land. They were a reflection of the spiritual character of the tither and giver. They stood for, and continue to stand for, honour, respect and, above all, submission to the supreme rule of the Lord of Hosts. An unbelievers’ disregard for this is […]
Bible, Christ, Christians, consecrated to the LORD, cried out the Lord, enemies of God, Lord Jesus, test the word of God
Tithes are the firstfruits, the firstfruits of God. They are the first ten percent. The people of Israel were consecrated to the Lord. The enemies of Israel were the enemies of God because the people of Israel were the firstfruits of God. Whoever touched Israel was guilty before the Lord. “Israel was holiness to the […]
Bible, Christ, Christianity, count on God, God, God is able to provide more than what is given, God-fearing people, Holy Spirit, Jesus, tithing
When someone gives tithe, he is recognising that God is Lord, not only Lord of his life but also Lord of everything. The tithe is ten percent (10%) of all income, and it belongs to God. This is a very ancient practice followed by God-fearing people everywhere. It represents God’s own first-born, Jesus Christ, who […]
