23The Levites are to perform the work of the Tent of Meeting, and they must bear their iniquity. This is a permanent statute for the generations to come. The Levites will not receive an inheritance among the Israelites. 24For I have given to the Levites as their inheritance the tithe that the Israelites present to the LORD as a contribution. That is why I told them that they would not receive an inheritance among the Israelites.”
Giving
“Those who are supported through the giving of God’s people should expect that they would not have the best of both worlds; they will not be wealthy in this life, though they should be comfortable. It is wrong for the congregation to keep the pastor “humble” through poverty, and just as wrong for the pastor to be using the gifts of God’s people to live above God’s people.” (Guzik)
Recently we watched a movie “Ragamuffins”, the story about Rich Mullins who was a best selling Christian songwriter known for, "Awesome God" and "Sometimes by Step".
He used his godly gifts and made millions but didn’t live above Gods people, he instructed his accountant to pay him an average mans salary and gave (donated) the rest to churches and charities.
I openly admit I struggle with giving (tithing) as my income is very limited.
Do you struggle with giving (tithing) also?
Blessings
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