FAITH-BASED DONATIONS GUARANTEES A PROSPEROUS FUTURE
By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi
John: 4 :35-38 "Say not ye, There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest? behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest. And he that reapeth receiveth wages, and gathereth fruit unto life eternal: that both he that soweth and he that reapeth may rejoice together. And herein is that saying true, One soweth, and another reapeth. I sent you to reap that whereon ye bestowed no labour: other men laboured, and ye are entered into their labours."
This scripture underscores the uncertainties in the world's economic system. Our prosperity is not determined by the economic reports of the world's money market , this scripture highlights a major flaw in the postponment of donations for a later date for fear of loses. This thinking stalls investments in missionary work - every time a preacher prays for, counsels ,visits and teaches us, it costs him or her money that must be replaced for continuity, therefore postponing donations deprives us of the benefits of being used by God to be a blessing others.
We are blessed because Jesus gave His life for our sins not because of our infinitesimal donations.Just as citizenship of a country is not based on patroitsm however, patriotism comes with benefits Being on the right side of the law makes it possible to enjoy the benefits of citizenship. The kingdom of God has its laws and they are designed to ensure sustainability .
Though not under the laws of Moses we are under the law of liberty (James 2:12). It is a law that guarantees freedom and security as long as we abide by its rules . Keeping these ordinances leads to financial ,marital, ministerial and personal security . Through life's crisis, we are reminded that God is the giver of life (luke12:15-20)and he owns everything .The scriptures says Haggai 2: 8 "The silver is mine, and the gold is mine, saith the Lord of hosts". He alone can guarantee a person's health ,financial and marital future.
A prosperous future is guaranteed by a commitment to pursue a righteous course, integrity of purpose and a contented life. Money is meant for promoting God's kingdom . John 4:38 says the disciples of Christ are recipients of the investments made by their predecessors . The scriptures says when Abraham gave tithes, Levi who was yet to be born was a beneficiary of this act of faith (Hebrews 7:9). Our acts of benevolence impacts on the lives of our children's children. The nation of Israel is still reaping the benefits of the investments made by Abraham over three thousand years ago.
Granted, one must not give tithes and offerings before he or she can accumulate wealth like the fellow in (Luke 12:15-20) and looters of public funds, false prophets and terrorists , however, we must invest in God's kingdom to have a glorious future. Levi was Abraham's future. There's nothing as terrible as accumulating wealth without peace and eternal security , Mk8:36 says "For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? " the loss of one's soul is a state of emptiness, insecurity and misery( Rev.3:17). It is for this reason that the rich in the world give to charity but it is not sufficient . God commands that money be used to win souls for His Kingdom (John 4:36), this is what gives peace and satisfaction in life.
The new testament church is blessed because of Jesus' sacrifice on the cross and not because of our righteous acts however , one can be blessed and yet be living below God's standard because of the neglecting of scriptural principles. A lot of Christians live under the overwhelming fear of loss of jobs,businesses, marriages, health, finances not because God has not made provisions but because of the lack of Christian love.Ceremonial tithing and offerings is a demonstration of Christian love (James 2:15,16,1 John 3:17,18) which is needed to activate faith for a guaranteed future .
The fear of poverty results in bondage (1Tim.6:10). It is the reverential fear of God that eliminates the fear of poverty and the primary purpose of the new testament ceremonial tithing ( described in 1corinthians 16:1-2 ) is to instill the reverential fear of God in us (Deut.14:23). When we neglect this very important duty ,we frustrate ministers of the gospel and hinder the spread of the gospel (Phil.2:30) leading to insecurity in marriages, jobs, finances (Proverbs.11:24b,13.7a) .Falsehood and confusion thrives in a nation where servants of God are deprived of faith based donations (Joel 1:9.13,16,Isa5:13). God will not curse a christian for not tithing( Galatians 3:13) but it gives Satan the advantage (Romans 13.1-4).
Faith based donation is an ordinance (a law) in the new testament church ( 1cor.16:1-2) it is to avoid unnecessary fund raising activities which discourages many from church attendance. Faith based donations was so important to Jesus that He rebuked the priest for their improper ways of tithing (Matt.23:23) Jesus did not put an end to tithing. Paul was careful not to mention the word 'tithe' to avoid being accused of operating by Moses laws. He also made no mention of pornography,cocaine use , kidnapping therefore the logic that says because a thing isn't mentioned in the bible discredits it is like saying we shouldn't use the internet and mobile phones because they aren't mentioned in scriptures.
Faith based donations eliminates the fear of losses.A blessed life is that which is devoid of fear. Fear is the outcome of self-preservation which is what the person who does not tithe is trying to achieve and Jesus warned against this in Luke9:24, Prov.11:24. Tithing ( ceremonial giving a part of our income to God's work) is an acknowledgement of our love for God , His ownership of our jobs,businesses, finances, marriages and our deliverance from evil therefore, the loss of a job or a business shouldn't bring fear but be seen as an opportunity for something better from God (James1:2-3).
We are to ask the lord to show us who to give our tithes to and in love take this important step or faith ,God receives it through the ordained minster of the gospel (Heb.7:7-8) .
Prayer: Heavenly Father forgive me for my sins against you ,I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation and I receive grace to break the yoke of the fear of poverty in Jesus name.
Prayer / counseling +2348098536911 +2348035536911 Email :Michaelbensonajayi@gmail.com
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This scripture underscores the uncertainties in the world's economic system. Our prosperity is not determined by the economic reports of the world's money market , this scripture highlights a major flaw in the postponment of donations for a later date for fear of loses. This thinking stalls investments in missionary work - every time a preacher prays for, counsels ,visits and teaches us, it costs him or her money that must be replaced for continuity, therefore postponing donations deprives us of the benefits of being used by God to be a blessing others.
We are blessed because Jesus gave His life for our sins not because of our infinitesimal donations.Just as citizenship of a country is not based on patroitsm however, patriotism comes with benefits Being on the right side of the law makes it possible to enjoy the benefits of citizenship. The kingdom of God has its laws and they are designed to ensure sustainability .
Though not under the laws of Moses we are under the law of liberty (James 2:12). It is a law that guarantees freedom and security as long as we abide by its rules . Keeping these ordinances leads to financial ,marital, ministerial and personal security . Through life's crisis, we are reminded that God is the giver of life (luke12:15-20)and he owns everything .The scriptures says Haggai 2: 8 "The silver is mine, and the gold is mine, saith the Lord of hosts". He alone can guarantee a person's health ,financial and marital future.
A prosperous future is guaranteed by a commitment to pursue a righteous course, integrity of purpose and a contented life. Money is meant for promoting God's kingdom . John 4:38 says the disciples of Christ are recipients of the investments made by their predecessors . The scriptures says when Abraham gave tithes, Levi who was yet to be born was a beneficiary of this act of faith (Hebrews 7:9). Our acts of benevolence impacts on the lives of our children's children. The nation of Israel is still reaping the benefits of the investments made by Abraham over three thousand years ago.
Granted, one must not give tithes and offerings before he or she can accumulate wealth like the fellow in (Luke 12:15-20) and looters of public funds, false prophets and terrorists , however, we must invest in God's kingdom to have a glorious future. Levi was Abraham's future. There's nothing as terrible as accumulating wealth without peace and eternal security , Mk8:36 says "For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? " the loss of one's soul is a state of emptiness, insecurity and misery( Rev.3:17). It is for this reason that the rich in the world give to charity but it is not sufficient . God commands that money be used to win souls for His Kingdom (John 4:36), this is what gives peace and satisfaction in life.
The new testament church is blessed because of Jesus' sacrifice on the cross and not because of our righteous acts however , one can be blessed and yet be living below God's standard because of the neglecting of scriptural principles. A lot of Christians live under the overwhelming fear of loss of jobs,businesses, marriages, health, finances not because God has not made provisions but because of the lack of Christian love.Ceremonial tithing and offerings is a demonstration of Christian love (James 2:15,16,1 John 3:17,18) which is needed to activate faith for a guaranteed future .
The fear of poverty results in bondage (1Tim.6:10). It is the reverential fear of God that eliminates the fear of poverty and the primary purpose of the new testament ceremonial tithing ( described in 1corinthians 16:1-2 ) is to instill the reverential fear of God in us (Deut.14:23). When we neglect this very important duty ,we frustrate ministers of the gospel and hinder the spread of the gospel (Phil.2:30) leading to insecurity in marriages, jobs, finances (Proverbs.11:24b,13.7a) .Falsehood and confusion thrives in a nation where servants of God are deprived of faith based donations (Joel 1:9.13,16,Isa5:13). God will not curse a christian for not tithing( Galatians 3:13) but it gives Satan the advantage (Romans 13.1-4).
Faith based donation is an ordinance (a law) in the new testament church ( 1cor.16:1-2) it is to avoid unnecessary fund raising activities which discourages many from church attendance. Faith based donations was so important to Jesus that He rebuked the priest for their improper ways of tithing (Matt.23:23) Jesus did not put an end to tithing. Paul was careful not to mention the word 'tithe' to avoid being accused of operating by Moses laws. He also made no mention of pornography,cocaine use , kidnapping therefore the logic that says because a thing isn't mentioned in the bible discredits it is like saying we shouldn't use the internet and mobile phones because they aren't mentioned in scriptures.
Faith based donations eliminates the fear of losses.A blessed life is that which is devoid of fear. Fear is the outcome of self-preservation which is what the person who does not tithe is trying to achieve and Jesus warned against this in Luke9:24, Prov.11:24. Tithing ( ceremonial giving a part of our income to God's work) is an acknowledgement of our love for God , His ownership of our jobs,businesses, finances, marriages and our deliverance from evil therefore, the loss of a job or a business shouldn't bring fear but be seen as an opportunity for something better from God (James1:2-3).
We are to ask the lord to show us who to give our tithes to and in love take this important step or faith ,God receives it through the ordained minster of the gospel (Heb.7:7-8) .
Prayer: Heavenly Father forgive me for my sins against you ,I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation and I receive grace to break the yoke of the fear of poverty in Jesus name.
Prayer / counseling +2348098536911 +2348035536911 Email :Michaelbensonajayi@gmail.com
Pics credit : pixabay
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