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Subject: God Account

Author:
Daniel

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Date Posted: 09:18:41 04/12/02 Fri

I can relate to Adam's feeling of not being connected to a church and the uncertainty of giving when not plugged in to the ministries. Myndi and I had stuggled with this for quite some time while out here in Chicago. Bouncing between churches made it hard to know where to give out tithe and at times it felt like we were shelling out an admission fee to visit rather thas actively contribuitng to the work of the Lord.

I am blessed to have a wife that balances my rationalizations with money. It is hard to know if you should tithe on your limited income especially when it is augmented by student loans. Shamefully, I must admit that at times it is only her convictions that kept my attitude in check when things got tight.

One thing we have done is to establish a "God Account" this is a seperate savings acount that we devote to tithe money and it is airmarked only for giving. Having this account keeps this money seperate from our general operating accounts and frees us up to give when the lord points out a need around us. Supporting the church you attend on a regular basis is very important, positioning yourself to meet the unexpected needs of the Kingdom is liberating.

God has blessed us in so many ways and it is an understanding of the true economy of life which makes giving back to God so easy.

Obviously there is not a reciprocal relationship between giving and blessing, we all know the parables well which would refute such a thought. I believe the Lord judges our heart and motives in giving; our faith in Him to provide, to let go the reins of our own financial matters, and trust that obedience with a cheerful heart is indeed a measure of faith.

Franz- Years ago I asked my father if your were suppose to tithe on the the gross or the net. His reply, "do you want to be blessed on the gross or the net." Simple logic from a very simple farm boy.

Dan

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