Filed under: Leadership | Tags: Bible, Church, coffer, Dave Ramsey, finances, Financial Peace University, Giving, Jewish, Money, offering, overflow, Rabbi Daniel Lapin, scripture, Thou Shall Prosper, tipping God, Tithing, wealth
[Note: Originally posted on CatalystSpace.com.]
Over the past couple of years, I have developed a friendship with Rabbi Daniel Lapin, a successful businessman, author and Jewish rabbi. I first came to know Rabbi Daniel by reading his incredible book, Thou Shall Prosper. This is definitely a must-read book for anyone who wants a clearer understanding of the biblical view of money. In fact, I bought a couple hundred copies and gave it to everyone on my team. It’s that good.
Thou Shall Prosper is a rabbi’s perspective on why Jewish people, no matter where they live in the world, have a disproportionate amount of wealth. Less than 2% of the people in the United States are (more…)
Filed under: Leadership | Tags: Blessed, Blessing, Giving, God, Tithing, Trusting
[Note: Originally posted on Evotional.com.]
Continued our Ritual series this weekend. Talked about a 4000 year-old ritual called tithing that traces all the way back to Abraham. Honestly, I used to hate talking about money. Thought people would think it was a money grab so I was almost defensive about it. But the longer I tithe the more I love talking about it.
We need a paradigm shift. So many people perceive the tithe as an obligation. (more…)
