Every Child of God is
meant to be prosperous.
3John 2 -Beloved, I wish
above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul
prospereth”
However every Christian needs
the keys to unlock doors leading to their financial prosperity.
Financial Prosperity is
not a gift! It is a product of Convent Practices.
I - THE COVENANT
PRACTICE OF TIHING
TITHE (Gen. 14:17-20).
Tithing is the major covenant practice for kingdom financial prosperity
Tithing is the major covenant practice for kingdom financial prosperity
(i) What
Is Tithe?
It is from
the Hebrew word MA'ASRAH meaning 1/10.
(Gen. 28:20-22).
(ii) What
should be tithed?
Þ All increases
(Deut. 14:22)
Þ Materials can
be turned to money and tithed (Deut. 14:24-25).
(ii)
Who pays Tithe?
Þ Every bom
again Christian no matter your title or status (Bishops, pastors, laymen,
ushers, members, new converts etc - Num. 18:25-26).
(iii) To Whom Is It paid?
Þ
To God (Lev. 27:30; Mal. 3:8).
(iv) Where is It paid?
A living
church/ministry where you receive your Spiritual nourishing –
NOT to Charitable organisations etc. (Dent. 12:13-14; Neh. 10:38).
NOT to Charitable organisations etc. (Dent. 12:13-14; Neh. 10:38).
(v) How
Is It paid? (Deut. 26:2-1 1).
- Present it honourably (Vs. 2).
- Prophesy on it and give thanks (Vs. 5- 1 0).
- Give it with excitement (Vs. 11).
(vi) Why is Tithe Paid?
Þ
It is a commandment (Mal.3:8-10).
Þ
It provides blessings (Prov. 3:9-10; Mal.
3:10-12).
(vii) What
are the blessings of Tithing? (Mal. 8:10-12).
- Provisions
- Open windows of Heaven (Divine wisdom)
- Devourer is rebuked
- Dignity in Christianity
- Visible blessing.
II - OTHER COVENANT
PRACTICES FOR FINANCIAL PROSPERITY
(A)FREEWILL OFFERING (Normal Offering) (Mal. 3:8)
- It is a commandment (Deut. 16:16; Ex. 23:15; 34:20)
- It must be of a willing heart (2 Cor. 8:11-13; Ex. 35:5).
- Make it a choice and sincere offering: God does not accept just anything (Gen. 4:3-5, Mal. 1:7-8).
(B) PROJECT
OFFERING (Hag. 1: 8)
- It is a commandment (Hag. 1: 8).
- It gives speed to the fulfillment of your own project (I Kg. 9:10; 2 Chr. 8:1).
(C) WELFARE OFFERING (GIVING TO THE LESS PRIVILEGED)
- It is a commandment
- Deut.15:7-11;
- Prov.19:17;
- Gal.6:10
(D) PROPHET OFFERING (Matt. 10:41-42)
Þ It is
appreciating God for His grace upon the Prophet.
Þ It is a
commandment in acknowledgement of your being blessed through the prophet (Rom.
15:27; 1 Cor. 9:1 1).
CONCLUSION
1.Every
Christian can be financially prosperous.
2.It is the
will of God for every Christian to Prosper ( 3John 2)
3.Your covenant
Practice determines your level of financial Prosperity.
4.Your
prosperity is not only for you but is also meant to improve the lives of your
household, your parents, your neighbours and the kingdom of God.
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