http://www.goingtojesus.com/text/books/tithesandofferings.pdf
Hi Pastor John:
I listened to the cd, Tithes and Offerings, not long ago. I remembered when I first started out in the Lord, that tithing was not taught correctly at the place I attended. I did not know that the tithe belonged to a person, and not the organization, though I paid them faithfully.
I wanted some recording equipment and didn’t have an extra penny to my name, especially for any music and recording equipment. I decided one day that I would take a portion of my tithe and buy a nice recorder. I did, and immediately, I felt heavy in my spirit. That feeling was so overwhelming after a couple of weeks that I felt as though I was going to physically die.
Though I didn’t have the right teaching, I knew it my heart I was stealing from God. I prayed one day, “Lord, if you will allow me, I will pay back that tithing that I stole from you, and pay interest on top of that.” I felt a relief in my spirit, and after a few weeks, I repaid everything, including the interest that I promised to the Lord.
Oh . . . the recorder broke, not long after the warranty went out; I was back in the same place not having anything to record with.
Now, by doing things God’s way, I have a recording room. I also have musical instruments that are literally flowing out of the room, into the garage. I even have a piano in my living room, and a guitar in my office at my fingertips.
Yes, doing things God’s way is the only way.
Thank you,
Billy M.