{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Even after spiritual abuse, THIS is why I still tithe","description":" Spiritual abuse around money almost made us stop giving altogether.  &amp;nbsp;  We\u2019ve seen manipulation from the pulpit.  We\u2019ve witnessed leaders mishandle funds.  We\u2019ve felt the tension between honoring God and distrusting institutions.  &amp;nbsp;  And yet\u2026 we still tithe.  &amp;nbsp;  In this episode, Bob and Linda have an honest, nuanced conversation about why they chose not to let other people\u2019s failures steal something God wanted to use for their freedom.  This is not a legalistic defense of tithing.  &amp;nbsp;  It\u2019s a heart-level conversation about obedience, trust, healing, and separating God\u2019s command from human hypocrisy.  &amp;nbsp;  If you\u2019ve ever thought:    \u201cI don\u2019t trust where the money goes\u201d    \u201cI\u2019ve seen too much abuse\u201d    \u201cIs tithing even for today?\u201d    \u201cI want to honor God, but I\u2019m conflicted\u201d    This episode is for you.    &amp;nbsp;     Key Scriptures (NLT)    Proverbs 3:9\u201310 \u2014 Honor the Lord with your wealth    Deuteronomy 8:18 \u2014 God gives the power to create wealth    Matthew 6:33 \u2014 Seek first the Kingdom    Luke 6:38 \u2014 Give, and it will be given to you    2 Corinthians 9 \u2014 Sowing and reaping with the right heart    Matthew 23:23 \u2014 Jesus affirms tithing without legalism    &amp;nbsp;  Action Item for This Week  Take 10 quiet minutes and pray this simple prayer:   \u201cGod, what does generosity look like for me right now?\u201d   Write down what comes to mind.  Don\u2019t rush it. Don\u2019t rationalize it.  Just ask\u2026 and listen.  &amp;nbsp;  Don\u2019t let someone else\u2019s disobedience steal your opportunity to trust God.  \ud83d\udc49If this episode helped you, share it with someone who\u2019s wrestling with giving\u2014or spiritual hurt around money.  &amp;nbsp;  Gentle Disclaimer  This episode is for biblical and educational purposes only and is not personalized financial advice. Pray, seek wise counsel, and follow the Holy Spirit\u2019s leading in your own giving decisions.  &amp;nbsp;  Watch this episode on our SeedTime Money Podcast YouTube channel (https:\/\/youtu.be\/0ECDgwsssrs)! If you haven\u2019t checked out our best-selling book Simple Money, Rich Life (https:\/\/seedtime.com\/smrl\/), we think you\u2019ll love it. It was named the 2022 Book of the Year by ICFH and has over 1,000 5-star reviews on Amazon, and is best described as \u201ca money book for people who don\u2019t read money books.\u201d&amp;nbsp; You can take it for a test drive for FREE at https:\/\/SeedTime.com\/sample where you can download chapter 1 of the audiobook, grab the 1st 2 chapters of the ebook version, and even get the 5-week book study companion guide. ","author_name":"SeedTime with Bob and Linda Lotich","author_url":"https:\/\/seedtime.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39457625\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/39457625"}