How to Catch Up
Tithing is not a hindrance to catching up with bills, but rather a key to financial stability and alignment with God's will.
Arthur Vess addresses the excuse of delaying tithing to catch up on bills, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing God over financial obligations. He challenges the congregation to consider whether it is right to rob God by withholding tithes. Vess highlights the testimonies of many who found financial stability only after putting God first in their finances. The preacher encourages the congregation to trust in the principle of giving to God first, assuring that it leads to blessings and financial stability.
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2. Excuse Two: "I got behind with my bills and want to catch up before I begin tithing."Can an honest man rob his best friend, God, to pay his bills? What will become of the Church while you are catching up? You are using the reverse method, the cash of another; those who refuse to tithe rarely catch up with man or God, but thousands testify that they could not catch up with man until they paid God first. This is just and sensible. Try it out. It never fails because the principle is right. Leave off some things for self and catch up with your bills.
Sermon Outline
- The Problem of Catching Up
- The Principle of Tithing
- The Result of Tithing
- Increased ability to catch up with bills
- Greater alignment with God's will
Key Quotes
“Can an honest man rob his best friend, God, to pay his bills?” — Arthur Vess
Application Points
- Prioritize giving to God first, and He will provide for your needs.
- Don't use the reverse method of trying to catch up with bills before tithing, as it can lead to financial struggles and a lack of alignment with God's will.
- Tithing can increase your ability to catch up with your bills and align with God's will.