Tithing Bible Study

Christian Tithing

Christianity Oasis Ministry provides this Tithing Bible Study and Christian Tithing strategy page with great tips on how to tithe when you are on a tight budget. The answer will bring forth truth, understanding and peace within.

Welcome to our Christianity Oasis Christian Walk study program. This is our blessed tight budget Christian Tithing Bible study taking an in depth look into Church tithes and offerings in the Bible and how this Christian tithing affects your Christian walk.

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If you believe that you can't afford to tithe right now because you can't afford it ... I've got good news for you. Now is the best time! I have a question for you: Who's tithe meant more to Jesus when He was watching the people in the Temple throw their money into the treasury?

Mark 12:41-44

⁴¹ And Jesus sat over against the treasury, and beheld how the people cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much.
⁴² And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing.
⁴³ And He called unto Him His disciples, and saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That this poor widow hath cast more in, than all they which have cast into the treasury:
⁴⁴ For all they did cast in of their abundance; but she of her want did cast in all that she had, even all her living.

Was it the people who could afford it or the poor widow's tithe that Jesus admired? If you wait until you can afford it, what sacrifice are you making? In fact, if you're not affected ... If you don't feel like you've surrendered anything when you tithe ... If you don't feel somewhat humbled, you're not giving enough ... If you believe Jesus' Words from this story.

Tithing is sacrifice. It is giving a gift to God because He gives you so much. How does He feel when you say ... Lord, wait until I have more than enough, then I'll give as you have asked. That story would have a totally different ending if instead, the poor widow dropped a note in the treasury that said: Maybe next time, Lord ...

Proverbs 3:9-10

⁹ Honour the Lord with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase:
¹⁰ So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine.

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Does this mean that your tithes should be the first thing you pay? If you did, perhaps your barns would be filled with plenty and your presses bursting with new wine, and you wouldn't be thinking that you can't afford to do as God has asked of us.

How often should a person tithe? Search your heart on this one my friends. What do you think God expects? One thing I can tell you is that in the Bible, tithes are one tenth of all. If you're saying to yourself, Man, I can't afford that much ... Congratulations friend, you're eligible to receive the kind of recognition that a poor old widow got from Jesus ... If you make the decision to sacrifice ... Before you can afford it. Whether your gift is $5 or $500 ... God promises a blessing.

I'd like to bring to your attention to the Word of God through the prophet Malachi:

Malachi 3:10

Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of Hosts, if I will not open you the windows of Heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.

Well, that's all great and groovy, you might say, But where am I supposed to get the money to tithe on a tight budget?

In our day and age, the cost of living seems to be going up faster than our wages, so budgeting is a must for most people. One thing you can be certain of, is that God understands how much of a sacrifice your tithing is, and that's also why He appreciates it even more when you have to put more effort (sacrifice) into giving your gift.

It's all about attitude!

2 Corinthians 9:7

Every man according as he purposeth in his heart [intentionally, not forced], so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.

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Many people just throw their hands up in the air and give up on tithing, figuring that what they can afford isn't enough, but your offering, no matter the amount, shows God your willingness. I'd like to share some of Paul's second letter to the Corinthians with you, but first I'd like to give you a little background.

In his first letter to the people of Corinth, he asked the Christians to save whatever they could on the first day of each week for the collection of the Saints. This collection was a pledge of sorts, being that Paul wouldn't be there to actually collect it for some time. Then, Paul's visit was postponed and an entire year had passed, so Paul wrote to announce his newly scheduled visit saying, Okay, it's time to give what you've saved for the Saints ... Remember, we talked about it before. Then he assures them that if they were doing this with genuine generosity (a willing mind is what Paul called it), any amount given was acceptable.

2 Corinthians 8:10-12

¹⁰ And herein I give my advice: for this is expedient for you, who have begun before, not only to do, but also to be forward a year ago.
¹¹ Now therefore perform the doing of it; that as there was a readiness to will, so there may be a performance also out of that which ye have.
¹² For if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not.

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You see, Paul knew that just like today, circumstances would arise for the people to spend their money on other things, but if you have an eager attitude ... If you can't wait to give to God's purpose, because you know how the Lord feels about it ... If you can't wait to give your effort, your sacrifice, your offering, your gift to God, how much easier is it actually complete or perform the doing thereof?

You can perform what God has asked you know!

I'm gonna show you how to get started. First of all give your tithing program a name. Come on, it's fun! Here are some suggestions:

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You can come up with a clever idea of your own if you like, I'm sure you can come up with a great one. The next thing to do is to get a can or a jar or an envelope and write down the name of your tithing program on it. That's the second hardest part ... But the hardest part of this is not actually finding the money to give, but putting the money in the jar! If you procrastinate, you will spend the money on something else instead.

Now I'm going to give you a list of things you can do, to save $2 a month. If you do only 5 of these things, once a month, you will have $10 to tithe! After the first month, you'll be finding dozens of ways you can save a buck here and there, and the amount of your next tithe will surprise you.

Before we get started, I want to encourage you to write us with any suggestions you may have for others who are on a budget but want to begin tithing, like yourself ... For instance: teens, stay at home wives, elderly, homebound, and anyone else who may feel like tithing is difficult to afford for any reason.

One more suggestion. For those who pay for things by check, it may be best if you actually make an entry in your register for the savings that you plan to tithe, each time you save, then write one check at the end of the month for your tithe. To keep a visual record for yourself though, and so you can keep track of where you stand, also write down the amount you save and how, on a small slip of paper and put it in your jar, can or envelope.

Ready? Here we go!