@dossy i second third and fourth that.

@Querry..... Context Context Context.

Read your bible tonight. You will find

1. The requirement to tithe was given to the Jews and applied to the Jewish state of Israel along with the other practices e.g circumcision, keeping the feasts and sabbaths, and the like.

2. The purpose of the tithe was to supply the Jewish Priestly tribe of Levi with food all tithes were in form of food (please note currency existed in that day).

3. The tithe served as the inheritance for the tribe of Levi because they were not allotted land as their inheritance along with the other Jewish tribes

4. The tithe was also used to supply the poor so that they too could participate in the various ceremonial feasts..

3. Not tithing was therefore literally robbing God because the Levites would not be provided for.

Dont you wonder why Jesus and the new testament is so silent on matters tithing?

If it was such a key issue as taught in your church.. dont you think Jesus would have talked about it.... but he did talk about it!! when criticizing the hypocrisy of the pharisees.....

Consider this..

Matthew 23:23

New International Version (NIV)

23 “Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You give a tenth of your spices—mint, dill and cumin. But you have neglected the more important matters of the law—justice, mercy and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former.

Read the whole chapter....

My friend, your idea of prosperity needs a serious upgrade.

Consider this...

Matthew 16:26

26 For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?

You think God is that interested in making you rich?

Forget the house.... gain the whole world! How prosperous is that!

What are the 9 marks of a healthy church?

http://www.9marks.org/what-are-the-9marks/

A review of the book:

9 Marks is organized around 9 distinguishing “marks” of a Biblical church. It’s important to note that Dever is not proposing that these are the only marks of a Biblical Church, but rather that they are 9 of the most neglected or misunderstood marks of a biblical church. These 9 Marks include:

Expositional Preaching
Biblical Theology
The Gospel
A Biblical Understanding of Conversion
A Biblical Understanding of Evangelism
A Biblical Understanding of Church Membership
Biblical Church Discipline
A Concern for Discipleship and Growth
Biblical Church Leadership

from -> http://shepherdsnotes.com/?p=1839

Is this for real?? en he is the pastor many members of his church wanted to appear on Kiss Fm's man up Monday. En true to his riches he stood them.

I don't want to judge, but I would admonish these 'pastors' - you are shepherds, tend to your flock first. A shepherd is supposed to die for the flock, not the other way round. Jesus washed his disciples feet to show something. As 'pastor', you dont become the greatest by owning a VX, RR Sport, C-Class, two acres in Runda and an obscenity for a house, you become the greatest by being the servant! Jesus's words, not mine.
What will your pple buy you next time? A plane? It won't be a surprise since I hear you have already spoken of it.....shame, shame, shame!!!