The Tithing Principle - George P Ritter - May 1975

George P Ritter

MANY businessmen have regularly searched the pages of the Bible for guidance in their daily affairs. They have found that the Bible has many practical words of advice - especially to the money handler. Consider the biblical principle of savings: "Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: which having no guide, overseer, or ruler, provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest" (Prov. 6:6-8). But a deeper and more profound monetary concept is contained in the words of Jesus Christ: "It is more blessed to give than to receive" (Acts 20:35). Once a person begins to use some of his resources to help others, he discovers that he has begun to lose some of his selfish attitudes. This principle of concern for others exerts a great stabilizing influence on the overall well-being of an individual. - Information Supplied By: Herbert W Armstrong Library