Money and the Biblical View

Like most ministries we do depend on donations or love gifts. However, it is very important that you understand some important aspects of giving as the Scriptures teach and as very few “Ministries or Churches” will teach. Most important of all is the fact that the “Prosperity Message” as taught by modern day churches and televangelism is straight from the pit of Hell and can’t be found in Scripture.

Tithing is a Godly principle that was introduced long before “The Law” and Mt. Sinai, but we do not teach tithing the way modern churches do, so please hear our hearts as you read this.

• Scripture says that the original instructions for tithes and offerings were for the Priests to do their job, to study and teach the instructions of God to the people and to minister before God. They did this week in and week out in their own towns and then at certain times of year at the Temple. The priests were also instructed to take care of the poor, widows and orphans with a portion of the tithes and offerings. And finally we were instructed to set apart a portion of our income to make sure we would make time to celebrate the Feasts of the LORD (YHVH).

• Although the Temple is no longer in service this does not relieve us from our obligation to give or tithe as we are blessed and by Yehovah. Your tithes and offerings are to Yehovah and HIM alone. Where did Jacob tithe? What about Abraham? They were taught the principles of God before the “Torah” was given on Mt. Sinai and we believe and teach that the tithe is GOD’S and we are simply stewards of His money.

• Your tithes AND offerings should be given in careful prayer to the Father.

• You should always support your local fellowship with tithes and offerings as this is the place you have chosen to have fellowship and become Mishpochah (Family). This is where the leadership and the family will pray for you, support you and encourage you in tough times. Additional gifts called “Offerings” should be distributed as you are led by the Spirit and as God speaks to your heart.

• Priests were to have no inheritance according to the Torah. No mansion, no Porsche, no villa in Italy… you get the picture. This does not negate that “Teachers of Truth” should not at least be able to have their needs met and Scripture supports this in both Testaments of the Bible. Currently we have a very low budget and modest building for our meeting place. We purchase food for the special Feast Days for the Congregation to bring guests. Most importantly we provide for those in our assembly that are struggling financially.

• We plan on NEVER having a “Building Fund” although having a building some day where we don’t have to pay rent would be a huge blessing from the almighty. The point? We don’t beg or guilt anyone into giving for any reason.

• We will have a quarterly financial report available for anyone that is a regular attender & financial giver at our fellowship. We believe in full disclosure to all of our family of believers but not for public viewing. If you desire to support our ministry and see it as good soil then please email us and request a copy of the most recent report if you would like to verify how we use our finances.