10 Reasons why a Christian should pay his tithes in Church.
Tithing is one of the most important aspects of the Christian work with God. Tithing is very important when it comes to fulfilling God’s purpose for your life. Many Christians who are not spiritually alerted are in a conflict within if a Christian should pay tithes or not.
Tithes are 10% of whatever you get or receive. It could be monthly or weekly.
Is to be noted that tithing is different from offerings, seeds and other Christian contributions in church. A Christian does not give tithes but pays tithes. There is a difference between giving and paying.
There are a lot of reasons why you should pay your tithes in church. But in this article I am going to share just the 10 reasons why you should pay your tithes. Read this article with an open mind to get the best out of it. Malachi 3:1 – 12.
Even in the New Testament Jesus spoke about tithing. He clearly stated this should not be left undone. Matthew 23:23, Luke 11:42
1. It is robbery not to pay tithes.
The first reason you should pay your tithe is to avoid being a robber in the house of God. From this verse robbery is not just to use a gun and break into someone’s house. When you don’t pay tithes, you are a robber in the house of God.
2. To avoid the curse.
The second reason you should pay tithes is to avoid the curse. Many preachers have used this verse to mean different things. What God is saying is in line with the next point I am going to give. It says you are cursed with a curse and not that he will curse you. You are already blessed with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ. He actually meant he won’t fight for you when the devourer comes and will allow some certain things to happen to you which could have been avoided.
3. Tithing is food in God’s house.
Tithing is food in God’s house. There are many preachers who are pastoring full time and giving all their attention to God’s work. They have families to cater for and they have needs also. That is why it’s important to give tithes in your local church.
4. Tithing is proving God.
If you ever doubted God then you have to understand the best way to prove him is by paying your tithes. Paying tithes is a perfect way to see the workings of God in your life and your finances.
5. Tithing opens the windows of heaven.
Tithing opens the windows of heaven for you. If you want to see an open heaven upon your life then you have to be faithful in tithing. Tithing is one of the ways to speedily open the windows of heaven for you.
6. Tithing comes with a Blessing.
Tithing comes with a huge blessing. You must understand as a Christian God has already blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ. But there is a unique blessing that tithing brings into our life’s. First peace of mind knowing we are contributing in a very special way to God’s work and kingdom. Second, wisdom to run the affairs of this life.
7. Tithing makes God to rebuke the devourer.
The devourer is not only Satan and devils or evil spirits. The devourer could be friends and people whom you know and may try to exploit and steal from you. Or try to take advantage of you. God will protect you from all these people. Satan and his demons will not be able to lay a hand on you. Even if God allows persecution or trials to happen to you, you will not be destroyed. The Bible says when I go through the fire, I shall not be burnt.
8. Tithing protects your fruits.
One of the reasons you should pay your tithes is that tithing protects your fruits. Your fruits could be money you worked for, your farm produce and even your children. Remember the word of God calls babies the ‘fruit of the womb’.
9. Tithing opens opportunities for you.
It says all the nations shall call you blessed. So, tithing opens up opportunities for you. You will start meeting important personalities and get great connections in society. These connections will literally change your life forever.
10. Tithing makes you a delightful person.
A delightful person gets a lot of favor from people and nations. You get this favor because you become a wonder and you are enjoyable, attractive and very pleasant.
CONCLUSION:
In conclusion, it pays to pay your tithes in church. It must not necessarily be a church building. The church is the body of Christ and not a building. So, your tithes can still be given to that Evangelist or pastor who goes from one village to another village to preach the gospel. He must not necessarily have a church building to benefit from your tithes.
So, the essence of tithing for the Christian is to support God’s Work. When you give in church it can also help to feed the pastors who are on salary.