<description>&lt;div class= "TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock"&gt; Spiritual abuse around money almost made us stop giving altogether.&lt;/div&gt; &lt;div class= "TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock"&gt;  &lt;/div&gt; &lt;div class= "TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock"&gt; We've seen manipulation from the pulpit.&lt;/div&gt; &lt;div class= "TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock"&gt; We've witnessed leaders mishandle funds.&lt;/div&gt; &lt;div class= "TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock"&gt; We've felt the tension between honoring God and distrusting institutions.&lt;/div&gt; &lt;div class= "TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock"&gt;  &lt;/div&gt; &lt;div class= "TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock"&gt; And yet… we still tithe.&lt;/div&gt; &lt;div class= "TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock"&gt;  &lt;/div&gt; &lt;div class= "TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock"&gt; In this episode, Bob and Linda have an honest, nuanced conversation about &lt;strong&gt;why they chose not to let other people's failures steal something God wanted to use for their freedom&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/div&gt; &lt;div class= "TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock"&gt; This is &lt;em&gt;not&lt;/em&gt; a legalistic defense of tithing.&lt;/div&gt; &lt;div class= "TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock"&gt;  &lt;/div&gt; &lt;div class= "TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock"&gt; It's a heart-level conversation about obedience, trust, healing, and separating &lt;strong&gt;God's command from human hypocrisy&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/div&gt; &lt;div class= "TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock"&gt;  &lt;/div&gt; &lt;div class= "TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock"&gt; If you've ever thought:&lt;/div&gt; &lt;ul class="RichTextList-bulleted"&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;div class= "TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock"&gt; &lt;em&gt;"I don't trust where the money goes"&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/div&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;div class= "TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock"&gt; &lt;em&gt;"I've seen too much abuse"&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/div&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;div class= "TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock"&gt; &lt;em&gt;"Is tithing even for today?"&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/div&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;div class= "TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock"&gt; &lt;em&gt;"I want to honor God, but I'm conflicted"&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/div&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;div class= "TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock"&gt; This episode is for you.&lt;/div&gt; &lt;ul class="RichTextList-bulleted"&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;div class= "TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock"&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;h5 class= "TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--colorDefault TypographyPresentation--h5 TypographyPresentation--fontWeightMedium TypographyPresentation--wrapStylePretty RichText3-header2--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-header2 HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock HighlightSol--core"&gt; Key Scriptures (NLT)&lt;/h5&gt; &lt;ul class="RichTextList-bulleted"&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;div class= "TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock"&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Proverbs 3:9–10&lt;/strong&gt; — Honor the Lord with your wealth&lt;/div&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;div class= "TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock"&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Deuteronomy 8:18&lt;/strong&gt; — God gives the power to create wealth&lt;/div&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;div class= "TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock"&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Matthew 6:33&lt;/strong&gt; — Seek first the Kingdom&lt;/div&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;div class= "TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock"&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Luke 6:38&lt;/strong&gt; — Give, and it will be given to you&lt;/div&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;div class= "TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock"&gt; &lt;strong&gt;2 Corinthians 9&lt;/strong&gt; — Sowing and reaping with the right heart&lt;/div&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;div class= "TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock"&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Matthew 23:23&lt;/strong&gt; — Jesus affirms tithing without legalism&lt;/div&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;div class= "TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock"&gt;  &lt;/div&gt; &lt;h5 class= "TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--colorDefault TypographyPresentation--h5 TypographyPresentation--fontWeightMedium TypographyPresentation--wrapStylePretty RichText3-header2--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-header2 HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock HighlightSol--core"&gt; Action Item for This Week&lt;/h5&gt; &lt;div class= "TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock"&gt; Take 10 quiet minutes and pray this simple prayer:&lt;/div&gt; &lt;blockquote class="RichTextBlockQuote"&gt; &lt;div class= "TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock"&gt; "God, what does generosity look like for me &lt;strong&gt;right now&lt;/strong&gt;?"&lt;/div&gt; &lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;div class= "TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock"&gt; Write down what comes to mind.&lt;/div&gt; &lt;div class= "TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock"&gt; Don't rush it. Don't rationalize it.&lt;/div&gt; &lt;div class= "TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock"&gt; Just ask… and listen.&lt;/div&gt; &lt;div class= "TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock"&gt;  &lt;/div&gt; &lt;div class= "TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock"&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Don't let someone else's disobedience steal your opportunity to trust God.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt; &lt;div class= "TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock"&gt; &lt;img class="Emoji" title=":point_right:" src= "" alt="👉" /&gt;&lt;strong id= "docs-internal-guid-938afe04-7fff-78ae-6aca-e093aa4ec426"&gt;👉&lt;/strong&gt;If this episode helped you, share it with someone who's wrestling with giving—or spiritual hurt around money.&lt;/div&gt; &lt;div class= "TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock"&gt;  &lt;/div&gt; &lt;h5 class= "TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--colorDefault TypographyPresentation--h5 TypographyPresentation--fontWeightMedium TypographyPresentation--wrapStylePretty RichText3-header2--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-header2 HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock HighlightSol--core"&gt; Gentle Disclaimer&lt;/h5&gt; &lt;div class= "TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock"&gt; This episode is for &lt;strong&gt;biblical and educational purposes only&lt;/strong&gt; and is not personalized financial advice. Pray, seek wise counsel, and follow the Holy Spirit's leading in your own giving decisions.&lt;/div&gt; &lt;div class= "TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock"&gt;  &lt;/div&gt; &lt;div class= "TypographyPresentation TypographyPresentation--medium RichText3-paragraph--withVSpacingNormal RichText3-paragraph HighlightSol HighlightSol--buildingBlock"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Watch this episode on our &lt;a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCREfMgyUzMp5UAI0ALjCnSw"&gt;SeedTime Money Podcast YouTube channel&lt;/a&gt; (&lt;a href= "https://youtu.be/0ECDgwsssrs"&gt;https://youtu.be/0ECDgwsssrs&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a href="https://youtu.be/4bPH1z_soAs"&gt;)&lt;/a&gt;!&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;If you haven't checked out our best-selling book &lt;a href="https://seedtime.com/smrl/"&gt;Simple Money, Rich Life&lt;/a&gt; (&lt;a href= "https://seedtime.com/smrl/"&gt;https://seedtime.com/smrl/&lt;/a&gt;), we think you'll 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 "a money book for people who don't read money books." &lt;/p&gt; You can take it for a test drive for FREE at &lt;a href= "https://seedtime.com/sample"&gt;https://SeedTime.com/sample&lt;/a&gt; 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.&lt;/div&gt;</description>

SeedTime with Bob and Linda Lotich

Bob Lotich, Linda Lotich

Even after spiritual abuse, THIS is why I still tithe

JAN 16, 202641 MIN
SeedTime with Bob and Linda Lotich

Even after spiritual abuse, THIS is why I still tithe

JAN 16, 202641 MIN

Description

Spiritual abuse around money almost made us stop giving altogether. We've seen manipulation from the pulpit. We've witnessed leaders mishandle funds. We've felt the tension between honoring God and distrusting institutions. And yet… we still tithe. In this episode, Bob and Linda have an honest, nuanced conversation about why they chose not to let other people's failures steal something God wanted to use for their freedom. This is not a legalistic defense of tithing. It's a heart-level conversation about obedience, trust, healing, and separating God's command from human hypocrisy. If you've ever thought: "I don't trust where the money goes" "I've seen too much abuse" "Is tithing even for today?" "I want to honor God, but I'm conflicted" This episode is for you. Key Scriptures (NLT) Proverbs 3:9–10 — Honor the Lord with your wealth Deuteronomy 8:18 — God gives the power to create wealth Matthew 6:33 — Seek first the Kingdom Luke 6:38 — Give, and it will be given to you 2 Corinthians 9 — Sowing and reaping with the right heart Matthew 23:23 — Jesus affirms tithing without legalism Action Item for This Week Take 10 quiet minutes and pray this simple prayer: "God, what does generosity look like for me right now?" Write down what comes to mind. Don't rush it. Don't rationalize it. Just ask… and listen. Don't let someone else's disobedience steal your opportunity to trust God. 👉If this episode helped you, share it with someone who's wrestling with giving—or spiritual hurt around money. 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's leading in your own giving decisions. Watch this episode on our SeedTime Money Podcast YouTube channel (https://youtu.be/0ECDgwsssrs)! If you haven't checked out our best-selling book Simple Money, Rich Life (https://seedtime.com/smrl/), we think you'll 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 "a money book for people who don't read money books." 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.