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  NOT ON TRIAL
  by Arthur Vess
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Summary: Arthur Vess emphasizes that tithing is a divine command meant
for spiritual growth rather than financial gain.

Topics: "Tithing", "Stewardship"
Scripture References: Matthew 6:19

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Arthur Vess addresses the excuse of not seeing financial improvement
from tithing by emphasizing that tithing is a divine command to fulfill
a spiritual need, not a means for personal gain. He challenges the
congregation to consider if they have grown spiritually through
obedience to God's command on tithing, highlighting that the purpose of
tithing is not self-enrichment but the advancement of the cause of
Christ and the salvation of souls. Vess reminds the listeners that while
earthly gains may not always be evident, the true reward of tithing is
stored in heaven, providing assurance and readiness to face any
challenges.

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1. Excuse One: "I tried tithing once and could not tell that I got along
any better financially." We answer, the law of tithing is not subject to
your trial and approval. It is a divine command to meet a spiritual
necessity and cannot be annulled or changed. Did you get along any
better spiritually? God said, "I will open the windows of heaven," not
the banks, "and pour you out a blessing." Your motive is wrong; Tithing
is not a "get rich quick scheme." If it were, gamblers and
counterfeiters would all tithe for selfish gains. Did the cause of
Christ prosper by your tithing? Though God blesses us for obedience in
tithing, as in all obedience, yet the end of tithing is not self but
souls.

Tithers may lose on earth, but not in heaven.

When trouble comes, it is fine to know that all the tithe is in the
Storehouse, and that you are ready to meet God and your record.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/arthur-vess/not-on-trial/
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