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Principle
7: Handle the things of God 1st. Because
I am God’s representative, he expects me to handle the things of God 1st, then he will make provisions (move supernaturally
also) in every area of my life to ensure me victory and abundance!!!!! Matthew
6:33-34 The
flesh (devil) will tell you that must handle worldly things 1st,
then the things of God if you have time!!!! These
things include: Going to church, Christian ministry (i.e. Des’Moiselle),
praying, reading and studying his Word, fasting, etc.
Principle
9: Tithing and Sowing Seeds. I only way that I can become
prosperous in every area of my life is to Tithe and Sow Seeds. Malachi
3:8-10 or 2 Corinthians 9:6 God
asks that each person "tithe" or give 10% of my gross (before taxes)
earnings. When
I don't tithe,
I and my family are under a curse because I become a God robber.
When I "Sow Seeds", I am planting financially by giving my
best to further the kingdom of God through Christian ministry.
When I plant my best into anointed ground, then I shall reap a 100 fold
harvest!!!! God's
word commands that we must give back to the church through our tithes.
His word says that when we don't tithe, that we are "Robbing God",
thus he will allow the enemy to destroy everything that we have. We will
be under a curse!!! Tithing is giving 10% of our gross income (before
taxes) to the church. Conversely,
the bible says that when we tithe and obey, that we can expect the windows of
heaven to open up and nothing (God's abundance, victorious living, peace,
health, prosperity, etc.) will be with-held from us as believers. The
devil knows this, and this is why he fights believers in their
"mind" about tithing. Remember, God only speaks to the
"Spirit Man" and not the mind, thus we must cast down every thought
that comes against the knowledge of God (whether it be the spoken or written
knowledge of God).
Principle
15: Saving and Budgeting Money Scripture:
1 Corinthians 16:2: On
the first day of the week
let each one of you lay something aside, storing up as he may prosper, that
there be no collections when I come. God's
method of increasing us financially is through tithes and sowing seeds.
The more we "Sow", the more we'll "Reap".
God also requires us to manage our money properly so that the enemy
won't tempt us into placing our money in debt. It is important for Christians to prepare a budget plan by doing the
following:
1)
When I get my check
immediately taking out tithes and seed offering
2)
Take out any monies
that I need to pay bills or owe (a good method is to take out 1/2 the amount
on 1 paycheck and the other 1/2 on the other paycheck)
This way we won't have to take out large amounts at 1 time.
3)
Save any remaining
money by placing it in a bank. Remember
that God watches how we spend our money, and he then determines if he can
trust us with more $$$.
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