and have stoped tithing and now have in the last few months started to tithe again. However my income doesn't get any better and the tithe makes it hard to pay my bills. Let alone to have the money I need to go back home to Cody Wy.I have a small retirement from the gov and I work part time and I have my Food business, but it has really slowed down this year as far as income for me.I barely make enough to live on and when I tithe Iam usually in the hole every month. I I am wondering what to do. I am looking for a ful time job and thought this may helpI have always felt you have wisdom and wanted to know what you believe. Thank you for your time.

Blessings,

MD

(Response)

FROM: Patrick H. Bellringer

TO: MD

DATE: August 1, 2007

SUBJECT: Reply

Dear MD:

Thank you for your question about tithing. The basic Law of God and Creation about giving is the Law of Returns. We reap what we sow. What we give to others always is returned to us in multiple amount. This does not necessarily mean you will get money returned, when you give money, but you may. You will be blessed in other ways that will amaze you.

The positive energy created by giving will come back to you in greater amount and will bless you in ways you didn't anticipate, when you least expected it. Your Angel Guides know what you need and when you need it, so ask and you shall receive, and give when you see the need. I agree with the wisdom, "You cannot out-give God!"

Be wise and act always in wisdom when giving. The tithe or ten percent makes no sense to me. God does not set limits or requirements in giving. The tithe may be a guide, but it can become an arbitrary means of control by religious groups, making people subservient to the tithe and to the group. Churches and various religious groups have become so greedy today, as to demand that their "members" give ten percent of their income just to that particular organization, or as the Roman Catholic church does, they may be assessed a certain amount by the church, due and payable to the church in a certain period of time, or be removed from the church membership rolls as punishment. It is most unwise to be a part of such graft and greed.

If giving ten percent of your income causes you to have grave hardship, that is unwise. You are to take care of your own needs and that of your family first, and then give what you can to help others. Remember that the intent of the gift is far more important in the Realms of the Spirit of Goodness, thenis the gift itself. Give in Love and kindness, not grudgingly or with regret.

Often, for example, we see the great need of the refugees in other lands and wish we could help, but we have no means to do so. Our good intent and strong desire create positive energy that is used by the Angels to "push" others, who can do so, to help in our place. We may not be giving food or shelter, but we are creating positive energy, as our gift, to assist the Angels to meet the refugee needs.

Also, the size of the gift is unimportant to Heaven. Esu Immanuel tells the story of "the widow's mite". Her penny or two were of greater value than the great gifts of the pious wealthy people. God loves a cheerful giver and He looks at the heart, the intent behind the gift.

I have found that when I give what I can, when I can do so to those in need, over time I have actually given what I would never thought possible, and it is far more than any tithe. In the meantime I have received unexpected benefits and blessings I could never have imagined. Life is really about maintaining a balance of giving and receiving and re-giving again, but not necessarily the giving of money.

He, who gives little, shall receive little. He, who gives much, shall receive much. I believe you to be a very giving person, and I honor you for that great virtue. May all your needs be met, my friend, including the desires of your heart.

In Love and Light,

Patrick H. Bellringer