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March 9, 2017 at 3:07 pm #3754

Gary

Participant

This is the principle behind tithing. When we tithe the “firstfruits” of our income to our church, our synagogue, our clergy, practitioner, we are giving practical proof of our gratitude to God for our life. That practical gratitude shows no fear of lack; it shows complete trust in Him. It is not irresponsible. It is the confident knowing that God is the source of all substance. “Seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you.” This is a law of the universe. When we give to God as he directs, and give to others as He directs, He supplies us with more to give. We don’t have to worry about where it comes from. All we need to know is that good is infinite, because God is infinite and the source of all good.

I thank God for Mary Baker Eddy for clearly explaining these principles in practical ways.