I think you have a good message.thoug I will not be able to go to church today,I am already blessed by your message.many thanks and God bless you.
I think you have a good message.thoug I will not be able to go to church today,I am already blessed by your message.many thanks and God bless you.
PASTOR ADDAI 12 years ago
Tithing is robbing and stealing from God's people !
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This is the second and hopefully the concluding part of our discussion on tithing. And let me begin by saying that this article i ... read full comment
Tithing is robbing and stealing from God's people !
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This is the second and hopefully the concluding part of our discussion on tithing. And let me begin by saying that this article is intended for those who want to know the truth according to the Bible, and are willing to search the Scriptures to see whether these things are so. Acts 17:10-11. In the first part, many were enlightened and some burdens were lifted off many shoulders that have been groaning under the yoke of this bondage brought into the church by greedy or ignorant preachers. Others were mad because their false doctrines and greed and love for money have been exposed. Others were simply ignorant and behaved like the proverbial ostrich that would rather hide its head in the sand than confront error. And some were very indignant, insulting and cursing instead of proving their position by the Scriptures.
As said in the previous post, I used to teach and preach tithing, and when I did, the people just got up and parted with their money. One time, at a church here in Atlanta, Georgia, a pastor friend complained bitterly about the low financial position of his church and invited me to come and speak on tithing, saying his congregation didn't like tithing, and that even weekly offerings were very low. I told him, " Well, it's going to be different on Sunday." Then he asked me, " How ? " I said, " You wait and see ! " As you can imagine, the offering was over and above by about 1000 % the next Sunday. Those who didn't have cash wrote cheques like crazy, and I was proud to coerce them to bring out their money, telling them how they've robbed God and denied themselves blessings, using the "curse" of Malachi 3:9, for good measure ! Finally, I exhorted and commanded them, " Bring all the tithes into the storehouse.....! " I could see the terror on some faces and a lady was literally shaking as she wrote her cheque !
Lord, be merciful to us and forgive us for our many transgressions, twisting Your Word, misapplying Scriptures and abusing Your congregation with our greed and love for money ! Thank You for Your mercy and for Your blood which cleanses us from all sin ! I have repented and cannot in all good conscience preach or teach tithing again, because it is not for the New Testament church ! After carefully studying the Scriptures, I realized that Malachi was talking about corrupt priests in the Old Testament and not the New Testament believers, but these Scriptures in Malachi 3:8-12, have been used for generations to "scam" the Lord's people into parting with their money. Certainly, there are preachers who have been speaking against this abuse of Scriptures and "scamming" the Lord's people, but they have been looked upon with disdain and scorn and venom, but it is better for us to be scorned by mortal men than to fall into the hands of the living God. Hebrews 10:31. " Woe to the pastors that destroy and scatter the sheep of My pasture, saith the Lord." Jeremiah 23:1.
AM I UNDER A CURSE IF I DON'T TITHE ?
No, my beloved, you're not cursed if you don't tithe, and neither are you blessed if you do; God does not need your money in order to bless you ! Abraham was already blessed by God before he ever thought of giving tithes, and so don't let any sakawa prophet, pastor, apostle, bishop, archbishop, or whoever intimidate you by twisting Scriptures to steal your money. The believer should give cheerfully, out of love for the Lord and His work, and not be pressured or threatened or cursed into giving. Our giving could be 10%, 100%, 1000%, 1% or zero %. according to our ability ! The Lord is more interested in our motivation than in the amount we give. Do you remember the widow's mite ? Luke 21:1-4.
What is your motivation for giving money or property to the church ? Is it so that you could be elevated in the church by your pastor ? Is it so that people would know that you are the highest giver in the church ? Is it to support the Lord's work or do you want favours from your pastor or prophet or whatever they call themselves ? Are you under a guilty conscience and do you think giving money to the church would ease the pain ? Did you rob or steal or commit adultery or fornication and expect the pastor to take your money and pray for you ? Remember, the Lord says, " I hate robbery for burnt offering." Isaiah 61:8. He does not delight in "stinking" or blood money ! Alas, many preachers are so greedy for money that they don't even care how you got the money, and would put curses on you instead of blessings.
DID JESUS TEACH ABOUT TITHING ?
Yes, in Matthew 23:23, He acknowledged that tithing was an obligation under the Old Covenant, but even so He taught the Pharisees to show mercy and kindness and faith. Besides, the Old Covenant was still in effect, and Jesus spoke to them as under the Law. The New Covenant was only ratified after His blood was shed on the cross. Jesus did not collect tithes from anyone, though He came to die for all mankind, therefore don't allow any greedy or ignorant pastor, prophet, apostle, bishop or archbishop to bamboozle you into paying tithes.
WARNING TO FALSE PROPHETS AND PASTORS
All over Ghana, churches are springing up everywhere like mushrooms and this is a good thing only if the motivation is right. But the truth is many are in the ministry not because the Lord has called them, but because they want to make easy money from gullible people who don't know the Bible. They love your money more than they love your soul. They are in it for the money; it's all about the money. God has not sent many of them yet they run, giving false prophesies and vain promises to helpless people. Jeremiah 23:21; Ezekiel 13:1-23. The Lord will deliver His people out of their hands, but the people need to be wise, and stop giving their money to greedy wolves in sheep's clothing. These false pastors and prophets need to start their own businesses to make their money, and stop fleecing the people in the name of the Lord for judgment is coming and has come !
BLESSED OR CURSED ?
Finally, if anyone feels they are being blessed for giving tithes, good for them, and they can continue to do so if they like. But if you feel you're under a curse, I can assure you that it is not because you don't pay tithes, but it could be something else. The Lord Jesus became a curse for us so that the blessings of Abraham shall be our portion. Galatians 3:13-14. If there is any sin in your life, confess it before the Lord and ask for forgiveness. Change your ways and do what is pleasing to the Lord and let His blessings follow you.
Alex Kojo Sammy-Paris 12 years ago
Amen nd Amen!....nd thancs alots,...from Samms!..
Amen nd Amen!....nd thancs alots,...from Samms!..
Musa Kano 12 years ago
As much as I like the theme of this article, It smacks of a humanistic principle which is more characteristic of a homily meant for one of the eastern religious audience than that of a Christian.
"What is man, that thou ar ... read full comment
As much as I like the theme of this article, It smacks of a humanistic principle which is more characteristic of a homily meant for one of the eastern religious audience than that of a Christian.
"What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visitest him?" (Psalm 8:4).
God's love for man in nature and revelation, are without doubt, peerless. All that we know about love outside his word pales into insignificance when we look at what happened at Cavalry over 2000 years ago, God's strongest protest against the rule of sin in the lives of his creation (see Romans 6:16).
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends" (John 15:13).
Through Christ, God gives man a second chance, an undeserved favor, to be saved from sin (what separates us from him, Isaiah 59:2) and death (hell).
"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved
(John 3:16-17).
Our joy comes from knowing God through his Son, as we correctly represent his character by obeying his commandments.
"As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love. If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love. These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full" (John 15:9-11).
When we obey God he makes himself responsible for the outcome of the obedience. Here is one of his promises we can count on:
"When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire (calamity), thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee" (Isaiah 43:2).
Alex Kojo Sammy-Paris 12 years ago
i never give a fuck to u...nd so what u're.....shit to u, this site is it a kano site or is it eastern rilegious site? abodam sey wo ye gimii...if u can'nt handle the Bible, is better u put it down, put put put....put it dow ... read full comment
i never give a fuck to u...nd so what u're.....shit to u, this site is it a kano site or is it eastern rilegious site? abodam sey wo ye gimii...if u can'nt handle the Bible, is better u put it down, put put put....put it down,..broder...nd i hope this is Ghana site!....
Dr Robert K Glah 12 years ago
Love of God does not stand alone.
It depends on trust in our Lord Jesus Christ.
It depends on belief in our Lord Jesus Christ.
It depends on faith in our Lord Jesus Christ.
Because Jesus is the eternal life.
Becuse Jes ... read full comment
Love of God does not stand alone.
It depends on trust in our Lord Jesus Christ.
It depends on belief in our Lord Jesus Christ.
It depends on faith in our Lord Jesus Christ.
Because Jesus is the eternal life.
Becuse Jesus is the real life.
Because Jesus is the abundant life.
Look at our Quality of life in Ghana!
Water supply. Sanitation. Power supply. Food supply. Goods supply. Education access. Infrastructure.
Critical analysis.
Is that the abundant life of Jesus Christ or not?
What is the missing link or connect?
Faith without true work is dead.
JOBLINKS 12 years ago
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Kwesi 12 years ago
Fuck God!! He can flood the world but not make sure innocent children aren't dying?
God and devil = same same. I am not worshipping such!
Fuck God!! He can flood the world but not make sure innocent children aren't dying?
God and devil = same same. I am not worshipping such!
Musa Kano 12 years ago
Kwesi, don't be fooled; there is no middle-ground path in this world. You are either part of God's faithful people or the devil's. The devil claims all who are not part of God's people as his.
You see, our greatest probl ... read full comment
Kwesi, don't be fooled; there is no middle-ground path in this world. You are either part of God's faithful people or the devil's. The devil claims all who are not part of God's people as his.
You see, our greatest problem in this world is sin. It is a transgression of God's law. Adversities, diseases and death have come to our world because of sin.
What is sin?
"Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law" (1 John 3:4).
Sin separates us from God.
"But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear" (Isaiah 59:2).
The sin of our first parents,
Adam and Eve, resulted in death, and and a punishment of a second death (hell, which there will be no resurrection.) Sin may have a bewitching power to blind man, but in Jesus we see by God's light.
"In him was life; and the life was the light of men. And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not"
(John 1:4-5).
Light is so important in our lives. Without light we cannot find our way anywhere.
"The light of the body is the eye: therefore when thine eye is single, thy whole body also is full of light; but when thine eye is evil, thy body also is full of darkness. Take heed therefore that the light which is in thee be not darkness. If thy whole body therefore be full of light, having no part dark, the whole shall be full of light, as when the bright shining of a candle doth give thee light" (Luke 11:34-36).
"And this is the condemnation (judgment), that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God"
(John 3:19-21).
Kwesi, listen to me: God's promise to forgive you of your sins can be seen at Calvary, where his son died a little more than 2000 years ago. He is not only going to have mercy on you to forgive you of your sins, he will atone for your sins, that is, He will impute to you the sinlessness of Christ.
Now let's hear Peter testify of Christ.
"Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved" (Acts 4:12).
BRO DAN -TRC 12 years ago
BLESSED PEOPLE OF AFRICA, PRECIOUS ONES OF THE NATIONS OF THE WORLD, INNOCENT PEOPLE OF GHANA,-IF "GOD SO -LOVED- THE WORLD....." WHICH HE CREATED, THE O' INNOCENT PEOPLE OF GHANA, WE ARE CALLED TO -LOVE OUR -NATION- AND OUR ... read full comment
BLESSED PEOPLE OF AFRICA, PRECIOUS ONES OF THE NATIONS OF THE WORLD, INNOCENT PEOPLE OF GHANA,-IF "GOD SO -LOVED- THE WORLD....." WHICH HE CREATED, THE O' INNOCENT PEOPLE OF GHANA, WE ARE CALLED TO -LOVE OUR -NATION- AND OUR BLESSED PEOPLE- WHO ARE A SURE PART OF -THE WORLD- WHICH IS OWNED BY GOD. CHECK, PSALM 24:I. PULSE. NOW, -'LET MY PEOPLE THINK'.
YEA, DIGNIFIED PEOPLE OF AFRICA, BLESSED ONES OF THE NATIONS OF THE WORLD, ALL I HAVE ESTABLISHED HERE IS THAT- AS -THE PATRIACH AND THE PROPHETS OF OLD- LIVED LOVING THEIR LAND AND PEOPLE BY SELFLESSLY HARARDED THEIR -PRECIOUS LIVES- FOR THEIR NATION AND THE PEOPLE; SO ARE ALL PEOPLE OF THE NATIONS OF THE WORLD, CALLED TO DO, FOR THE SAKE OF -THE LAND AND THE PEOPLE- IF INDEED WE -LOVE GOD OR ARE TO LOVE HIM. CHECK, THE -FIRST- AND SECOND- COMMANDMENT, AS CONCLUDED OF -THE COMMAMDMENTS BY -CHRIST THE LORD JESUS. SELAH. GOD FEARING ONES UPON THE EARTH, "IT IS FINISHED", THEREFORE, "OCCUPY TILL I COME". SELAH.
TOGETHER, WE CAN! WITH GOD, WE CAN!! GOD BLESS AFRICA. GOD BLESS ALL WHO UNDERSTAND THAT -LOVING GOD- IS INSEPARABLY BOUND TO -LOVING THE FELLOW HUMAN. GOD BLESS YOUR NATION AND PEOPLE TO "BE STRONG AND OF GOOD COURAGE" AGAINST THE GLOBAL MAN-MADE "JACOB'S TROUBLE". AND, GOD BLESS OUR HOMELAND, GHANA.
THE LORD BLESS THEE, AND KEEP THEE; THE LORD MAKE HIS FACE SHINE UPON THEE, AND BE GRACIOUS UNTO THEE; THE LORD LIFT UP HIS COUNTENANCE UPON THEE, AND GIVE THEE PEACE.
NOTE
"BRETHREN PRAY FOR ME" AND FOR MY -TWO- INNOCENT CHILDREN. IT WON'T BE LONG AND GOD SHALL SURELY-"PLANT MY FEET ON HIGHER GROUNDS". SELAH. "IT IS FINISHED" THEREFORE,-"OCCUPY TILL I COME".
MUCH THANKS TO GHANAWEB AND MIGHTY GOD RADIO.
I think you have a good message.thoug I will not be able to go to church today,I am already blessed by your message.many thanks and God bless you.
Tithing is robbing and stealing from God's people !
*************************************
This is the second and hopefully the concluding part of our discussion on tithing. And let me begin by saying that this article i ...
read full comment
Amen nd Amen!....nd thancs alots,...from Samms!..
As much as I like the theme of this article, It smacks of a humanistic principle which is more characteristic of a homily meant for one of the eastern religious audience than that of a Christian.
"What is man, that thou ar ...
read full comment
i never give a fuck to u...nd so what u're.....shit to u, this site is it a kano site or is it eastern rilegious site? abodam sey wo ye gimii...if u can'nt handle the Bible, is better u put it down, put put put....put it dow ...
read full comment
Love of God does not stand alone.
It depends on trust in our Lord Jesus Christ.
It depends on belief in our Lord Jesus Christ.
It depends on faith in our Lord Jesus Christ.
Because Jesus is the eternal life.
Becuse Jes ...
read full comment
GET A JOB THROUGH US NOW BOTH HOME AND ABROAD.CALL NOW 020 222 9363.
057 400 3936
Fuck God!! He can flood the world but not make sure innocent children aren't dying?
God and devil = same same. I am not worshipping such!
Kwesi, don't be fooled; there is no middle-ground path in this world. You are either part of God's faithful people or the devil's. The devil claims all who are not part of God's people as his.
You see, our greatest probl ...
read full comment
BLESSED PEOPLE OF AFRICA, PRECIOUS ONES OF THE NATIONS OF THE WORLD, INNOCENT PEOPLE OF GHANA,-IF "GOD SO -LOVED- THE WORLD....." WHICH HE CREATED, THE O' INNOCENT PEOPLE OF GHANA, WE ARE CALLED TO -LOVE OUR -NATION- AND OUR ...
read full comment