Posted on 06/17/2010 4:20:41 AM PDT by Daisyjane69
I guess it is a matter of interpretation. I only saw the article as an object lessons. People have choices. This article shows the result of what happens when people choice one path over another.
This is not a new lesson, the story of the grasshopper and the ant tells the same tale.
I visited 'my' superstove every time I went into Lowe's for MONTHS before I could throw down the cash to take it home.
When my husband I joined our denomination nearly 30 years ago I decided that I would consistently and honestly paying a full tithe. Almost immediately, I was able to pay bills and pay down debt that I thought would be impossible.
One memorable Friday afternoon soon after starting to pay tithing, I didn't have enough money to pay the staff of my small business. At about 4:30 p.m. a woman came into the office an made an appointment for a very expensive service. He next statement was, "Can I pay for that in advance?" She handed over in cash the exact amount I needed to cover the salaries for that pay period. Consistently, I found that when I needed the money, a payment would arrive just in time to cover the expenses of the office and my personal needs.
Several things happened as a result of tithing:
1) I stopped worrying about money. I knew I would have enough.
2) I realized that everything belonged to the Lord. In reality "I had nothing to lose"! It was all His anyway ( on loan.)
3) I completely lost my desire for many luxuries that at one time I felt was sooooo important. I just didn't want them anymore.
3)) No matter what I had, whether it was a lot or a little, I would be happy and content. I would always have what I absolutely needed.
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