Sorry. I got crazy over here, and my tea is cold.Ok. These are my feelings on tithing. I view tithing as giving God my First Fruits(yes, it is biblical based) but I'm sure many people don't agree.Anyway, before I pay my bills, myself, and hit the mall, I tithe 10% of my paycheck to God. Yes, I'm bringing the money to church, but that's God's house, so that's where it goes. Yes, I also give to charity, and to other offerings to the church, but that is in additon to my tithes.I think that there are many types of offerings that you can give to God, but tithes are the 1st most important in my eyes.I have been a faithful tither for years, and have been so finanically blessed in my life. Tithes are in good times and bad. Meaning, when you lose your job, you should be even more faithful in your tithing. Is it hard? Yes, at times it can be, but the rewards are so much bigger than the sacrifice. IMOI could give you so many examples, but it would make for a very long post.:)I can live off of 90% well, and most people can. I agree that I don't think God wants you to have debt, and save. I believe that he wants us all to be responsible with what he has given us, and it is a slap in the face to waste and mistreat your money.I tithe not only for myself, but for my family, my kids I haven't had yet. I want blessings for them as well. Does God bless people that don't tithe? of course, but I'm all about having a deeper relationship with God. I want all that he has in store for my life, and I want him to know that I put in first in all areas of my life. That includes my pocket.As far as poor people tithing? Heck yeah they should? You want a financial breakthrough in your life, but you're going to also show with your actiions that. "God I want you to bring me through this, but times is hard, and I have to think about myself first." Is is easy, no? However, faith isn't always easy. Plus, God might have a financial blessing coming your way, and through your actions, you're not prepared for it.
