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NOTE: This was first posted www.ministryaiandi.com July 19, 2025<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/strong>EORR Cross Body Unity Ministry Move, Taveau D’Arcy Reasons,Views<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n

US AND MONEY<\/span><\/h3>\n

“RIGHTEOUS MONEY IN A SIMPLE OLD AND NEW TESTAMENT OUTLINE”
\n“For the love of money is the root of all evil” <\/span><\/h3>\n

…. OR is it <\/span>the money itself?<\/span><\/h3>\n

A BEGINNING: To start with<\/strong> a simple basic out line “need to know” yet understanding the ‘underlying BIG REASONS..so this less than deep but with more to come. My purpose: a grass roots effort to uncover true Bible and Holy Spirit “Use of Money” as now ,and in the Days of the I Samuel mixed up Eli High Priesthood when
\n“The offering of the Lord was despised in that Day because of minister Eli’s sons.”<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Read I Samuel 1-2<\/strong> GOD REMOVED THE SET IN PLACE OFFICE MINISTRY RELIGIOUS ELITEST SYSTEM, It had become impure, immune and compassion fatigued. And the mighty God of Israel had become FED UP<\/strong> with the local leaders\u00a0 at the top what had morphed downward into a smug “mammon centric office” indifferent regal move. The God of Elijah\u00a0 pronounced a “NO MORE!” and wiped them completely out. What I call “The Ichabod”<\/strong><\/p>\n

WHY? The\u00a0 repeated dysfunctional, accepted, accustomed ,in denial<\/strong>\u00a01. SELFISH Demeaning, devaluing, disrespect for God’s females (His in House people<\/em><\/strong>) 2. SELFISH Demeaning, devaluing , disrespect for God’s offering. “this could be micro-mega, impure office individuals.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Was it also Elder narcissism?<\/em><\/p>\n

TD Disclaimer: I DO NOT HINT AT, IMPLY ANY ONE CHRISTIAN STYLE OF MINISTRY, CHARISMATIC OR NOT..NO ONE SIZE OF MINISTRY\u00a0 NOR ANY KNOWN, WELL KNOWN PERSON OR GROUP, as that\u00a0 GOD’S BUSINESS.<\/strong> However ,God has been\u00a0 reminding me repeatedly ( since this prior June) about the Prophetic\u00a0 Word I got prior to Covid (in Sept 2019) “about”God’s Upcoming Ministry Flush ( The Acts 2 FLUSH of His Mighty (Cleansing) Holy Ghost Wind which be “Christian Office Ministry” refining, ongoing, what ought to regarded as HIS churches). It could mean even one who make money off of targeting, defaming many videos of well known preachers, too. I am not God, but HE knows dark grass licentious roots!<\/p>\n

(C)2025 Taveau D’Arcy All copyrights reserved under international copyright laws, in conjunction with AI<\/span><\/p>\n

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Taveau asks ChatGPT AI<\/span><\/h3>\n

AS A BASELINE FOR RIGHT NOW<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

We need to determine giving a<\/strong>nd righteous money in today’s church, without any fancy spins, preaching or last 35-45 years of popular culture and media teaching.
\nI want get into that later, but we want to start off “in neutral.”<\/span><\/p>\n


\nSo I asked ChatGPT AI simple history:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sr Pastor Taveau asks ChatGPT:<\/strong>\u00a0 want a definition based in Old Testament and the New ,as God instructed. Please review the Children of Israel Hebrew views practices and the “organic” beginning of the very\u00a0 First Church. Also please describe training customs, requirements and scripture to back it up.<\/span><\/p>\n

ChatGPT AI replies<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Here’s a clear, Bible-based definition<\/strong> of giving<\/em> and righteous money practices<\/em> rooted in the Old Testament<\/strong>, Jesus’ teachings<\/strong>, and the First Church<\/strong>, with customs, training, and scripture references<\/strong> included.<\/span><\/p>\n

POINT:\u00a0 DEFINITION: GIVING & RIGHTEOUS MONEY (Biblical Overview)<\/span><\/h2>\n

\u201cRighteous giving\u201d<\/strong> is Spirit-led, cheerful, and responsible stewardship of finances or resources, given in love to meet real needs, obey God’s commands, support the poor, and enable true ministry. It honors God\u2019s justice, mercy, and covenant priorities<\/strong>\u2014not performance, pressure, or manipulation.<\/span><\/p>\n

POINT:\u00a0 OLD TESTAMENT: FOUNDATIONS & CUSTOMS<\/span><\/h2>\n

1. TITHES<\/strong> \u2013 (10%) of Income<\/span><\/h3>\n
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    Origin<\/strong>: Abraham gave Melchizedek a tithe (Genesis 14:20), before the Law<\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Mosaic Law<\/strong>: Required tithes of produce\/livestock to support priests\/Levites.<\/span><\/p>\n

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      Leviticus 27:30<\/strong> \u2013 “A tithe of everything…belongs to the Lord.”<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Numbers 18:21-24<\/strong> \u2013 Tithe supports Levites (who had no land).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Deuteronomy 14:22-29<\/strong> \u2013 A second tithe for feasts, poor, strangers, widows<\/span><\/p>\n

      OLD TESTAMENT TITHE POINT:<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n

      Total tithe<\/strong> was about 23.3%<\/strong> annu<\/span>ally (split over 3-year cycles).<\/span><\/p>\n

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      2.OLD TESTAMENT<\/strong> FREEWILL OFFERINGS<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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        Voluntary giving from the heart.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Exodus 35:29<\/strong> \u2013 People gave willingly for the tabernacle.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Deuteronomy 16:17<\/strong> \u2013 \u201cEvery man shall give as he is able\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        3. OLD TESTAMENT FIRST FRUITS<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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          First of harvest, given to God (Proverbs 3:9\u201310).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Symbolized trust<\/strong> and devotion<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          4. OLD TESTAMENT ALMS GIVING<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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            Giving to the poor = deeply righteous act.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Proverbs 19:17<\/strong> \u2013 \u201cHe who gives to the poor lends to the Lord\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Isaiah 58:6\u201310<\/strong> \u2013 God honors justice and care for the oppressed over ritual fasts.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            KEY TEACHING POINT:<\/strong>
            \nKey Warning<\/em>: Amos 5 and Malachi 3 condemn corrupt giving when the heart and justice are missing.<\/span><\/p>\n

            NEW TESTAMENT GIVING OVERVIEW<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

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            \"\"NEW TESTAMENT JESUS’ TEACHING ON GIVING<\/span><\/h2>\n

            1. HEART OVER AMOUNT<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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              Luke 21:1\u20134<\/strong> \u2013 Widow’s two mites … Rich men’s abundance.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Matthew 6:1\u20134<\/strong> \u2013 Secret giving, not showy or boastful.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Matthew 23:23<\/strong> \u2013 Tithing herbs, but neglecting justice and mercy? \u201cThese you ought to have done\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              2. SACRIFICE + GENEROSITY<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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                Luke 12:15<\/strong> \u2013 Life \u2260 possessions.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Luke 6:38<\/strong> \u2013 “Give, and it shall be given unto you\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Matthew 25:35\u201340<\/strong> \u2013 Giving to the least = giving to Christ.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                ++ MAIN POINT<\/strong>:\u00a0 Giving is not a transaction for blessings<\/strong>, but a fruit of a transformed, Kingdom-first life<\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\n

                NEW TESTAMENT:\u00a0 FIRST CHURCH (Book of Acts \u2013 Early Church)<\/span><\/h2>\n

                1. COMMUNITY SHARING<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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                  Acts 2:44\u201345<\/strong> \u2013 \u201cThey sold possessions…and gave to anyone who had need.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  Acts 4:32\u201335<\/strong> \u2013 \u201cNo one claimed anything as their own\u2026distribution was made as anyone had need.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  MAIN TALKING POINT:<\/strong>\u00a0 Not socialism by force\u2014but voluntary, Spirit-led giving to meet needs.<\/span><\/p>\n

                  2. NO COMPULSION<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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                    2 Corinthians 9:6\u20137<\/strong> \u2013 \u201cEach one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    3. APOSTOLIC INTEGRITY<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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                      Acts 5:1\u201311<\/strong> \u2013 Ananias & Sapphira lied about giving; God judged hypocrisy.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                      1 Timothy 6:5\u201310<\/strong> \u2013 Warning against ministers who see godliness as a path to wealth.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                      NEW TESTAMENT TRAINING & PRINCIPLES<\/span><\/h2>\n
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                        Stewardship over ownership<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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                          1 Corinthians 4:2<\/strong> \u2013 \u201cIt is required of stewards that they be found faithful.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

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                          Working to give<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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                            Ephesians 4:28<\/strong> \u2013 Work so you can share with those in need.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

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                            Avoid manipulation<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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                              2 Corinthians 8\u20139<\/strong> \u2013 Paul teaches willing giving, not extortion.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

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                              Support true ministry<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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                                1 Corinthians 9:13\u201314<\/strong> \u2013 Those who preach the gospel may receive support.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                POINTS:\u00a0 HEBREW TERMS TO NOTE<\/span><\/h2>\n
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                                  Tzedakah (\u05e6\u05b0\u05d3\u05b8\u05e7\u05b8\u05d4)<\/strong> \u2013 “Righteousness,” often used to mean charitable giving.<\/em> Tzedakah is more than kindness\u2014it is justice and moral obligation<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                  Terumah (\u05ea\u05b0\u05bc\u05e8\u05d5\u05bc\u05de\u05b8\u05d4)<\/strong> \u2013 “Offering” or “heave offering”<\/em>\u2014voluntary gifts to God.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                  Ma\u2019aser (\u05de\u05b7\u05e2\u05b2\u05e9\u05b5\u05c2\u05e8)<\/strong> \u2013 “Tithe.”<\/em> Ma’aser Rishon (Levite tithe), Ma’aser Sheni (festival), Ma’aser Ani (poor).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                  NEW TESTAMENT AGE…. TODAY\u2019S APPLICATION<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n
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                                  AREA<\/span><\/th>\nBIBLICAL STANDARD<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
                                  Tithing<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nNot demanded under the New Covenant; encouraged if done<\/strong> in faith and love.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                  Giving to ministries<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nYes, if they are transparent, righteous, and help the Kingdom.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                  Supporting poor<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nRequired for righteous living (James 1:27, Isaiah 58).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                  Financial manipulation<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nStrongly condemned (2 Peter 2:3, Micah 3:11).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                  Spiritual rewards?<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nYes\u2014but based on heart, not amount (Luke 6:38, 1 Tim 6:17\u201319).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

                                  SUMMARY DEFINITION<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

                                  Righteous money in today\u2019s Church<\/strong> is Spirit-led giving, rooted in biblical justice, generosity, and stewardship. It is not about a fixed percentage or public performance, but about faithfulness, love for God and neighbor, and supporting what is true, just, and fruitful for the Kingdom<\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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                                  \"\"ADDITIONAL RIGHTEOUS MONEY TOPIC: <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

                                  THE REGARD FOR PROVIDING FOR FAMILY<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

                                  LEADER PROSPERITY<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

                                  Many persons, in the last move<\/strong>, especially where it trained about “prosperity” “sowing and reaping, Malachi 3:10 tithing, were confused in the fact, they gave all. their money away. While I am God and do not intend judge anyone who actually and maturely was told to that by God, but many who were NOT MATURE or well taught kept doing that. (*NOT ONE BIT BLAMING AS NOBODY REALIZED WHAT HAS BEEN REPEATEDLY GOING ON IN THE MAINLY DYSFUNCTIONAL MINISTRY PARTS OF THE GREAT GRASS ROOTS,<\/strong> where they may have been the very first person in their family to go to church, to get filled with the Holy Spirit, to begin to sit under the Bible training and that is what we need to is to GRANT MERCY and to TRAIN.<\/p>\n

                                  MY ILLUSTRATION OF THE CUP AND THE LIP<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

                                  KEY MAIN PROSPERITY TEACHING MINISTRY POINT: “For there is ‘many a slip between the cup and the li<\/strong>p” (my teaching on this)<\/p>\n

                                  THE CUP <\/strong><\/p>\n

                                  THE TOP PREACHER<\/strong> teaches from his\/her full cup of revelation<\/strong>. However the teaching, revelation goes out to WHOMEVER..some of which are sound, true, educated, understanding but others are NOT they might hear it incorrectly, not get, not remember it right, have ulterior unsound “for profit’ motives or just be dysfunctional (my note: this comment is based on 49 years in the deep grass roots, studying and applying faith in many GOD SENT SPECIFIC TIMES.)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

                                  THE LIPS<\/strong>
                                  \nHowever, the Grass Roots attending<\/strong>, media viewing wide open LIPS<\/strong> take this “mistaken teaching’ and may use it for opportunism or not, OR share it happily with MANY and get it RIGHT……or not…plus\u00a0 may mistakenly not be well grounded or mature in REAL LIFE or in BIBLE TEACHING so they may tell it, preach it, live it “INCORRECTLY ” (be a terrible witness of the Christian movement) (OR BE A GREAT TRUE, SOUL WINNING EXAMPLE!) and then there is in this “attending, listening” vast numbers of LIPS..ones who are not truly Spirit led, who do it for various reasons (well intentioned ‘childlike” heart full of trust in God.. usually) but due to the need for a “Balance” on “GIVE GIVE GIVE..many can miss it.<\/p>\n

                                  MY TCL, Cross Body Goal is<\/strong> in this is to teach ‘faith for money” as\u00a0 “money answers all things” and MANY DIRE NUMBERS\u00a0 of blessed people are living desperately right now. The goal is to rearch this, go back to Faith ministry ‘call” to teach this..but to refer to the ROOTS with the specific and clear GOAL is to “not turn materialistic, greedy, covetous, phony, user, mercenary or any false money display of wealth in Christian ministry, leadership and life. And based on “Godly contentment” (Paul 1 Timothy 6:3″ which lies in between each of our own ears.”<\/p>\n

                                  ELDER POINT:<\/strong> “It is NOT A SIN to need income, family finances, food, college, time off or put money in the bank for the future, to give to family (see below that) and others..to God’s houses..BUT IT\u00a0 MUST STEM from Faith In Jesus Christ, knowledge of Holy Bible word, good teaching “knowledge of the personal relatoinship and the Holy Spirit inward witness” and then good training to TEACH THE MINISTERS and LAY about this “inquire from of the Lord’ FACTOR.<\/p>\n

                                  MORE LATER<\/p>\n

                                  So I,TD want to rectify, instruction on possible missing main point, by\u00a0 teaching this:<\/p>\n

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                                  NEEDED TEACHING ON PROVERBS 13:22<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

                                  ONE:GIVING MUST BE ABOUT “A RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD” (Spirit directed)<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                  TD MAKES A MAIN POINT IN ‘FAITH TEACHING, GIVING, SOWING, RECEIVIN<\/strong>G” is each persons RELATIONSHIP APART with the Lord, and knowledge of the BIBLE. So that they person is not moved ONLY by the preacher, teacher or collection taker..but MOVED ONLY FROM WITHIN by the Inward witness of God’s Holy Spirit and the BIBLE (Amen! No formulas, no emotionalism, not preacher offering pressure)<\/p>\n

                                  TWO: A MISSING PERSPECTIVE ON SOWING:\u00a0 Proverbs 13:22 (KJV):<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

                                  A MEGA MINISTRY REALISTIC POINT:
                                  \nTD says -There are many missing perspectives, so we’ll do more articles, later<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

                                  “A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children\u2019s children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.”<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

                                  Let\u2019s expound<\/strong> this line by line \u2014 in context of biblical righteousness, legacy, stewardship, and money<\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n

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                                  \u00a0FULL BREAKDOWN<\/span><\/h2>\n

                                  Apostolic TD thoughts: MONEY (making money) AND IT’S RELATIONSHIP WITH THE OWNER,(when he\/she doesn’t have enough or has plenty,too much ,etc)\u00a0 WHICH THEN EFFECTS THE SPOUSE, CHILDREN, FAMILY, AND MANY OTHER VARIOUS PEOPLE, THE CHURCH and LIFE<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/h2>\n

                                  More later from Sister T<\/p>\n

                                  \u00a0\u201cA good man<\/strong>\u2026\u201d<\/h3>\n
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                                    Hebrew: “\u05d8\u05d5\u05b9\u05d1 \u05d0\u05b4\u05d9\u05e9\u05c1” (tov ish)<\/strong> \u2013 A virtuous, upright man.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                    Not just financially wealthy \u2014 but morally sound<\/strong>, faithful to God, living wisely.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                    Echoes Psalm 37:23 \u2013 \u201cThe steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord.\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                    ++\u00a0 Righteousness produces stability<\/strong>, not chaos or waste.<\/span><\/p>\n

                                    POINT \u201c\u2026leaveth an inheritance<\/strong>\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/h3>\n
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                                      Hebrew: “\u05d9\u05b7\u05e0\u05b0\u05d7\u05b4\u05d9\u05dc” (yanchil)<\/strong> \u2013 To bequeath<\/em>, pass down<\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                      In Hebrew culture, inheritance wasn\u2019t just money \u2014 it included:<\/span><\/p>\n

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                                        Land\/property<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                        Wisdom\/tradition (Deut. 6:6\u20139)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                        A name\/reputation (Proverbs 22:1)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                        Blessing\/covenant (Genesis 17)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                        ++ Godly people think long-term<\/em>, leaving both spiritual and material provision.<\/span><\/p>\n

                                        \u00a0\u201c\u2026to his children\u2019s children<\/strong>\u201d<\/span><\/h3>\n
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                                          This means: grandchildren<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                          In biblical culture, that\u2019s 3 generations \u2014 a sign of covenantal blessing.<\/span><\/p>\n

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                                            See Psalm 103:17<\/strong>: \u201cThe mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children’s children.\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                            2 Timothy 1:5<\/strong> \u2013 Paul commends Timothy\u2019s faith inheritance<\/em> from grandmother Lois and mother Eunice.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                            POINT: Multi-generational provision<\/strong> is a biblical sign of righteous foresight, planning, and God\u2019s blessing<\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\n

                                            NEW TESTAMENT REFLECTIONS<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n
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                                              1 Timothy 5:8<\/strong> \u2013 \u201cIf any provide not for his own\u2026 he hath denied the faith.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                              Luke 16:10-11<\/strong> \u2013 Faithfulness with money reflects one\u2019s readiness for spiritual riches.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                              Matthew 6:33<\/strong> \u2013 Righteousness first, then provision follows.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                              \u00a0WISDOM PRINCIPLES IN THIS VERS<\/span><\/strong>E<\/h2>\n
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                                              Principle<\/th>\nExplanation<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
                                              Legacy mindset<\/strong><\/td>\nThe righteous think beyond their own lifetime.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                              Provision with purpose<\/strong><\/td>\nThey don\u2019t hoard; they prepare and share<\/em> to bless future generations.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                              Financial stewardship<\/strong><\/td>\nMoney is handled with wisdom and moderation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                              Spiritual inheritance too<\/strong><\/td>\nTrue wealth includes values, faith, character, wisdom.<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                              God\u2019s justice<\/strong><\/td>\nUltimately, God may even transfer wealth from unrighteous to the just.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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                                              UNRIGHTEOUS MAMMON<\/span><\/h2>\n

                                              EVIL EXAMPLES OF UNRIGHTEOUS MONEY USE<\/span><\/h2>\n

                                              \u00a0#1 \u2013 Gehazi\u2019s Greed and Ministry Manipulation<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

                                              Scripture<\/strong>: 2 Kings 5:20\u201327<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

                                              Background<\/strong>: Naaman, a Syrian commander, was healed of leprosy after following Elisha\u2019s instructions to wash in the Jordan. Out of gratitude, Naaman tried to offer Elisha gifts. Elisha refused, wanting to show that God\u2019s power is not for sale.<\/span><\/p>\n

                                              The Sin<\/strong>:<\/span><\/h4>\n
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                                                Gehazi, Elisha\u2019s servant, ran after Naaman<\/strong>, lied, and collected silver and clothing in Elisha\u2019s name.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                He used a holy miracle for personal gain<\/strong>\u2014pretending to represent Elisha.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                He hid the money<\/strong> and covered it up.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                \u00a0Spiritual Corruption<\/strong>:<\/span><\/h4>\n
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                                                  Gehazi exploited a sacred moment<\/strong> for material gain.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                  He defiled prophetic ministry<\/strong> by inserting greed where God had shown grace.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                  \u00a0Judgment<\/strong>:<\/span><\/h4>\n
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                                                    Elisha confronted him with prophetic discernment.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                    Gehazi was cursed with Naaman\u2019s leprosy permanently<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                    \ud83d\udcd6 Key Lessons<\/strong>:<\/span><\/h4>\n
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                                                      Never exploit miracles or spiritual authority<\/strong> for personal financial gain.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                      Lying to cover up greed in ministry will bring God\u2019s judgment<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                      Integrity matters more than reward<\/strong> in spiritual service.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                      Modern Warning<\/strong>: Ministry leaders today must avoid attaching money, manipulation, or pressure<\/strong> to miracles, prophecy, or prayer. It profanes God\u2019s power.<\/span><\/p>\n

                                                      \u00a0#3 \u2013 Hophni & Phinehas: Priesthood Corrupted by Greed<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

                                                      Scripture<\/strong>: 1 Samuel 2:12\u201317, 22\u201325<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

                                                      Background<\/strong>: The sons of Eli were priests at Shiloh but became infamous for their wickedness and greed during Israel\u2019s early tabernacle worship.<\/span><\/p>\n

                                                      The Sin<\/strong>:<\/span><\/h4>\n
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                                                        They forcefully took the best meat<\/strong> from people\u2019s offerings before it was properly sacrificed to God.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                        They intimidated worshippers<\/strong> and rejected the Lord\u2019s commands.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                        Additionally, they committed sexual sin<\/strong> with the women who served at the entrance to the tent of meeting.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                        \u00a0Spiritual Corruption<\/strong>:<\/span><\/h4>\n
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                                                          Twisting worship offerings<\/strong> into personal gain and pleasure<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                          Dishonoring the sacred priestly role.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                          Blocking God\u2019s people from freely and joyfully giving<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                          \u00a0Judgment<\/strong>:<\/span><\/h4>\n
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                                                            God warned Eli but he failed to correct them.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                            A prophetic word<\/strong> declared both sons would die on the same day<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                            It came to pass during a battle when the Ark was captured.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                            \u00a0Key Lessons<\/strong>:<\/span><\/h4>\n
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                                                              Greedy leadership pollutes worship<\/strong> and repels God’s presence.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                              Leaders who abuse offerings, church finances<\/strong>, or volunteers for gain are on dangerous ground.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                              God is holy<\/strong> and holds spiritual offices to a higher standard<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                              Modern Warning<\/strong>: When churches or leaders control, pressure, or intimidate people about giving<\/strong>, it echoes the sins of Hophni and Phinehas. God still opposes this.<\/span><\/p>\n

                                                              \u00a0Final Reflection:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                              \u201cIt is required in stewards that a man be found faithful.\u201d \u2013 1 Corinthians 4:2<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

                                                              Ministry is not a hustle.<\/strong> It is sacred. These examples warn us:<\/span><\/p>\n

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                                                                Don’t misuse people’s trust.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                                Don\u2019t turn worship into revenue.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                                Don\u2019t trade the holy for the convenient or profitable.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                                \nTO BE CONTINUED..this is barely scratching this HOT surface.
                                                                \nMore later, Sister T<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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