Therefore, let us try to see, spirituallly, to understand this mysterious process of prosperity.
For, it is written:
Now, as mindboggling as it may seem in the natural, this simple Passage gives you the Mystery of the true source of wealth and prosperity! For, it is spiritually connected to your giving to God!
What! How can this be?
Well, I know, it is hard to recieve in the natural. But, follow us a bit and see if your eyes of Faith are not opened up to this important spiritual concept!
For it is written:
If that is so, then why am I not prosperous? How come my wealth is not in my hand? Is it locked up somewhere, for me?
But, now as HE has done HIS part--YOU NEED TO DO YOURS!
What is that?
Well, let me illustrate. Not so long ago, this was a big news item. Someone had bought a lottery ticket to win millions of dollars. But, despite the fact that the ticket had won, no one came forward to claim all that money! It just sat there, for months and months!
Consequently, even though God has provided wealth and prosperity for you--YOU HAVE TO GO AND GET IT!!! You have to claim your winning lottery ticket with God, according to the rules that HE has set forth.
And what are those?
For this is what is written:
Grasp that with the eye of FAITH!
However, I think you also need to be aware of what others often give (and the results or harvests that it usually produces). So, let us let at the historical and Scriptural record.
1. CONGREGATIONAL TITHE:
Most of God's Congregations collect a tithe or 10% of a person's income
(Genesis 14:18-20, 28:20-22 and Leviticus 27:30). This is what most
other Believers usually donate. If you expect to have averge results,
then, you need to do at least that much.
(Otherwise, your blessing are likely to be rather meager.)
? TITHE OF TITHES:
It is also a Command of God, that those who collect tithes, should also
pay tithes of that collection (Hebrews 7:9). This Tithe of Tithes is
to be set aside and sent to the Holy House of Zadok or the High-Priests
of the Realm (Numbers 18:26-29, 2 Chronicles 31:19 and Nehemiah 10:38).
Consequently, if your own Congregation is not doing so, then you need
to talk to them about properly tithing (or at least donating something
to the ZDK Holy House)--if they expect you to tithe to them! (For, if
they will not contribute (at least something), then the blessings that
their members will receive from God will be rather limited, as well!)
2. REALM (National) TITHE:
Isolated Congregations are not in God's Plan! HE intends them to be
gathered into Networks or Nations. Consequently, a National Tithe or
Denominational Tithe (2nd tithe--20% total--or King's Fifth) is also
set forth in the Holy Scriptures (Genesis 41:34, 47:24-26 and 1 Samuel
8:15, 17). And, while you may scoff at this, bear in mind that there
is a Cult out there that extracts 15% from its members. So, if you are
not willing to outgive them, then they will bury you! Moreover, if you
will not contribute to a Realm or National Tithe, then our Country and
Nation will turn more and more from God and the Faith--and take up
Paganism and Idolatry! (And, how will that be a blessing to you?)
3. WELFARE TITHE:
Part of God's duty upon the rich is to take care of the poor! Thus,
almsgiving or contributing to the needs of the poor and needy is a part
of every Believer's walk! (Deuteronomy 14:28-29, 26:12-15 and Proverbs
28:27) You doubt that? Well, consider Josephis' instructions that the
good Jew is to give 3 Tithes: 1-to the Congregation, 2-to the Nation
or Realm (or Israel), 3-to the Relief of the Poor (Tzudacha)! So,
before you start grumbling about how wealthy and well off some Jews
are, remember their obedience to God's Commands as to what to do with
their money! (And, if you will not match their giving, how can you
gripe about what God gives back to them, for their spiritual investment
in HIS Kingdom?)
(4) 5. PARTNERSHIP TITHE:
Supposedly, the modern world has escaped from the Mediavel World and
we are nolonger under the sub-rule of Nobles and Aristocracy. Or, are
we? (The wealth of British Peers still seems pretty influential,
especially in America!) Now, the Mediavel World set forth the ideal
of the Noble as a loyal and Faithful servant of God. Is it surprizing
then, that along with this status came the moral obligation to tithe
half or 50% of their income (Luke 19:8)? Consequently, those who
bought into this Fellowship, earned for them (and their Families) the
right and privilige to rule sub-sections of Europe. Therefore, Our
Realm is offering a similiar Program for those with the strength of
Faith to grasp it (see Starlords Program)!
6. FULL GIVING:
So, how sold out to God are you? Well, the ultimate is to give all
that you have and follow HIM (Matthew 13:44, 19:29 and Mark 10:29-30
and Luke 5:11). This Doctrine of Forsaking was widely used by the
Catholics in Feudal Europe, which is how they came to control all of
Europe in the so called Dark Ages (and the reason why their church is
so wealthy, today). So, we in the Protestant Movement had better
start teaching and using this Doctrine, or the Catholics will always
be blessed beyond us!
So, just how much should you tithe, then? Well, frankly, it is time to sit down and do some heavy praying about it! Ask God to show you what HE wants you to give. And then do what HE tells you!
But, whatever you decide to give, please remember to contribute to ZDK! And send us what you can, through the proper channels, below:
Your monitary donations will greatly help to this end!
Also, as you can see, from cruising around our Web Site, there are lots of Projects in Planning and Works in Development. They are coming, but many are held up by lack of funds (or lack of workers). For, we simply do not have the resources to do what you will not support. For Our Realm is greatly dependent upon the generousity of its members. Moreover, if you don't have the money to give, then please consider giving of your time and talents. Volunteer labor often helps us accomplish what would have been impossible otherwise!
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