GoD's WorK - God's Puzzle Solved

132 God’s Workany Priesthood, Levite or Melchizedek, because they do not needto witness their future prosperity. Christ and all true Christianshave received their heavenly blessings in Christ (Ephesians 1:3).To keep tithing, once a person has received the inheritance, is alack of faith. Lacking faith is a sin (Romans 14:23).Too many treat tithing lightly. Tithing carries a deep spirituallesson that illustrates how one has not received their inheritance.To give tithes in any way, or for any purpose, is a complete lackof faith in God. Abraham and Jacob tithed because they had notreceived their inheritance.This was an act of faith by them illustrating how they were surethey would receive it. Christ and Christians who have receivedthe inheritance show their faith by not taking or giving tithes.This is a very deep spiritual lesson.That is why God said that Abraham kept His Commandments,Laws and Statutes. It was Abraham’s faith which was his “righteousness”(Genesis 26:5). Christians likewise walk in faith byliving every Word of God (Matthew 4:4).Christian GivingYou have already seen the earlier facts and factors in Chapter 7,‘How God Finances His Work.’ “Christian giving” is based completelyon need, and not on any tithes. In fact, Christians aresupposed to be willing to give everything they have to the needysuch as other Christians or to a minister who is having a hard timemaking ends meet - and only when absolutely necessary. Thisguideline especially applies to The Body of Christ (the church).Carefully read Chapters 3, 4 and 5 of Acts. Paul said that Christiansshould be willing to offer their bodies as a living sacrifice