There are now (at this writing) officially eight billion people who share our planet, earth. That means God is responsible for feeding, clothing, and housing eight billion souls.
You heard me. I said God is responsible for providing it.
"Return to Me, and I will return to you,” says Adonai-Tzva’ot. Malachi 3:7
So what's the problem? Most people either don't understand what that means, don't believe in God, have made some other entity their deity, or simply don't understand how this REALLY works. So let me explain.
“Will a man rob God? For you are robbing Me!” But you say: “How have we robbed You?” “In the tithe and the offering. Malachi 3:8
There's a specific verse in the Bible. It's the only place where and when this is allowed. It actually says; TEST GOD! It's in the Book of Malachi.
"Bring the whole tithe to the storehouse that there be food in My House. Test me on this", says the LORD ALMIGHTY, "and see if I will not open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing there will not be room enough to store it." Malachi 3:10
Thus says Adonai to the people of Judah and to Jerusalem: “Break up your unplowed ground and do not sow among thorns. Jeremiah 4:3
I think this will eventually mean to also support local farmers (i.e. farmers market), business and vendors of the like too. It is quite ironic that as the world expands, the NEW ECONOMY will become more intimate to survive, thrive, succeed, and prosper.
That means it should go to a spiritual faith based organization in your own community that educates, feeds, clothes, and helps provide for the poor, uneducated, and those in need.
Even more specifically, find an organization that teaches Torah. Regardless of your background, Torah unlocks itself to those who approach with a sincere heart. It heals and enlightens the soul and thus adds light to the world.
I'm not going to sell you on Judaism. I will say the Old Testament is powerful and the Holy Spirit is a True and Living Teacher.
Your religion is your business. But God is true. And God is not a religion. God is. You don't have breath in your body without the Creator who gave it.
That said, the first ten percent (tithe) must be given unconditionally. They can use it to cover any and all necessary expenses to facilitate the cause which is to teach/educate Torah (and Tenach aka Old Testament) and spread light by uplifting humanity.
The practical Wisdom will astound you. You just need to apply it.
J.D.Rockefeller did it. The Rothschilds family still do.
After the first ten percent to God's work, you can give above and beyond for other charities near and dear to your heart. Thus, some people designate 20% total (10% God and 10% to your favorite charitable/social cause).
This may make you a little nervous at first. But do what it says. Test it.
"Test me on this", says the LORD ALMIGHTY, "and see if I will not open
the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing there will not be
room enough to store it." Malachi 3:10
Be consistent. Find a local place to tithe first. The unwritten spiritual law (given to me by Moshiach/Messiah) is to support your local community first, and then any national or international charitable interests you may have.
I think this will eventually mean to also support local farmers (i.e. farmers market), business and vendors of the like too. It is quite ironic that as the world expands, the NEW ECONOMY will become more intimate to survive, thrive, succeed, and prosper. We (humans) need God and nature more than nature and God need us. But God loves us like children (mercy) and the divine multiplication system Works!
Be patient. God's Promise has no expiration date.
The world can and will still expand, communicate, and trade but "the heart and soul" of humankind will put God first. Love thy neighbor will be more than just a "nice motto". It will be a true way of life.
Tithe. It's like having divine/ supernatural insurance. Try it. It really works.
Shalom & Bracha.
LeTicia Lee
Suggested reading for further edification: Book of Malachi, Book of Hosea, Psalms 33, 34, 35, 36, and Psalm 107. 🤗 Mazel!
Sh'ma Yisrael. Adonai Eloheinu. Adonai echad.
Hear O'Israel. The LORD is our God. The LORD is One.
