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James 1:17 This verse says that all the good things are gifts from God, and they come down from heaven. Therefore, it becomes extremely important to keep the windows of heaven wide open, so you will be able to receive all the blessings God has planned for you. "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord.... Jeremiah 29:11, NIV Before going any further, it is important that I reveal the most sinister plot the devil has ever devised. Satan knows that if you get sufficient money, you will immediately become very dangerous to his kingdom.
We also know the penalty for sin is death. God has clearly stated this principle in both the Old and New Testaments. Liars are sinners, and sinners die. Ananias and Sapphira lied, and true to God's Word, they died. Please keep in mind that the Bible does not give a set amount of time that has to pass after a person commits sin before the penalty of sin takes effect. It may take fifty years, fifty days, or fifty minutes. Or as it was in the case of Ananias and Sapphira, it took less than 50 seconds for the penalty of sin to become their portion.
Leviticus 27:30 God states clearly that a predetermined penalty comes automatically to those who refuse to give God His portion of the increase. He simply closes heaven over those who don't tithe. In other words, divine protection, as well as promised blessings, come to an abrupt stop. Adam and Eve Tithed Now let's answer the question: Is tithing for today? If you carefully study the Bible, you will find that God has always required His people to set aside a portion of their increase (the tithe) for Him.