"The tithe was a requirement of the law in which all Israelites were to give 10% of everything they earned and grew to the Tabernacle / Temple (Leviticus 27:30; Numbers 18:26; Deuteronomy 14:24; 2 Chronicles 31:5)"
This was done in the Old Testament, So do we need to tithe ?
People say that this day (because of global crisis) we need to be practical. We must not spend to much in order to live. Imagine, if I were having a salary of 10,000 a month can I live with my 9,000 if I put my 1,000 on tithing (That's equivalent to half sack of rice).
When I started to work I really have a hard time managing my budget
(I am always short). My Travel expenses for work, foods, clothing, gifts, etc... At the end of the month I end up nothing. I don't even have a little savings for my self. So why did i Tithe despite of this short budget.
I started reading inspirational and money making books
(especially the rags to riches stories). Then I found out that at the end of their stories, They say "Don't forget to Share Your Blessings".
The difference with them is that they have plenty of money while I only have little. How can I share my Blessings
(money) if I only have enough for me.
The Bible said share about 10% of your blessings to the Lord. Whaaaaaahhh. How will I do that. Is that a law to follow. will I be go to hell if I do not tithes?.. Forgive me Lord. Wahhhhhh.
So what happened. Maybe because I was convinced by this inspirational books and inspired with this rich people
(I want to be Rich also) I try it. At payday, According to the book I read. In doing a budget first priority is the tithes
(Wahhhhh). So i did it, I separate 10% of on the pay then I gave it to the mass offering. Then I live with the 90%, very tight budget. Really hard and I also have a bad feeling about it. After 5 months tithing, I feel that im Rich even I have not enough money. I feel that when giving you feel rich. you feel happy you feel blessed.
Now I understand that being rich is not what you have. Is what you feel, Is how you react on your lifestlye. Today I can save enough for my future. I'm happy with my work. I'm not thinking of how much would be my pay. Even I have a little on my pocket, Im happy that I have rather than nothing. I have develop a positive mindset about money. What happened next..
Believe the karma rule
"the More You Give and The more you recieve". I started as contractual employee. after how many months of tithing, I recieve a sideline job which is equivalent 2x my contactual pay. After several months I recieve my regular appointment. Afterseveral months I have established a small business with my friend. And Next several months Ill be expecting again for something more exciting..... Hehehehe
Right now I gave 10% to the church and 10% to people who need help. And Im living with 80% of all my collected pay. The importance of it is that Im happy. Hope you also tithe.. God Bless!!!