US AND MONEY “RIGHTEOUS MONEY”

NOTE: This was first posted www.ministryaiandi.com July 19, 2025

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US AND MONEY

“RIGHTEOUS MONEY IN A SIMPLE OLD AND NEW TESTAMENT OUTLINE”
“For the love of money is the root of all evil”

…. OR is it the money itself?

A BEGINNING: To start with 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
“The offering of the Lord was despised in that Day because of minister Eli’s sons.”

Read I Samuel 1-2 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 with the local leaders at the top what had morphed downward into a smug “mammon centric office” indifferent regal move. The God of Elijah pronounced a “NO MORE!” and wiped them completely out. What I call “The Ichabod”

WHY? The repeated dysfunctional, accepted, accustomed ,in denial 1. SELFISH Demeaning, devaluing, disrespect for God’s females (His in House people) 2. SELFISH Demeaning, devaluing , disrespect for God’s offering. “this could be micro-mega, impure office individuals.

Was it also Elder narcissism?

TD Disclaimer: I DO NOT HINT AT, IMPLY ANY ONE CHRISTIAN STYLE OF MINISTRY, CHARISMATIC OR NOT..NO ONE SIZE OF MINISTRY NOR ANY KNOWN, WELL KNOWN PERSON OR GROUP, as that GOD’S BUSINESS. However ,God has been reminding me repeatedly ( since this prior June) about the Prophetic 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!

Taveau asks ChatGPT AI

AS A BASELINE FOR RIGHT NOW

We need to determine giving and righteous money in today’s church, without any fancy spins, preaching or last 35-45 years of popular culture and media teaching.
I want get into that later, but we want to start off “in neutral.”

So I asked ChatGPT AI simple history:

Sr Pastor Taveau asks ChatGPT: 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 First Church. Also please describe training customs, requirements and scripture to back it up.

ChatGPT AI replies

Here’s a clear, Bible-based definition of giving and righteous money practices rooted in the Old Testament, Jesus’ teachings, and the First Church, with customs, training, and scripture references included.

POINT: DEFINITION: GIVING & RIGHTEOUS MONEY (Biblical Overview)

“Righteous giving” 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’s justice, mercy, and covenant priorities—not performance, pressure, or manipulation.

POINT: OLD TESTAMENT: FOUNDATIONS & CUSTOMS

1. TITHES – (10%) of Income

Origin: Abraham gave Melchizedek a tithe (Genesis 14:20), before the Law.
Mosaic Law: Required tithes of produce/livestock to support priests/Levites.
- Leviticus 27:30 – “A tithe of everything…belongs to the Lord.”
- Numbers 18:21-24 – Tithe supports Levites (who had no land).

Deuteronomy 14:22-29 – A second tithe for feasts, poor, strangers, widows

OLD TESTAMENT TITHE POINT:

Total tithe was about 23.3% annually (split over 3-year cycles).

2.OLD TESTAMENT FREEWILL OFFERINGS

Voluntary giving from the heart.
Exodus 35:29 – People gave willingly for the tabernacle.
Deuteronomy 16:17 – “Every man shall give as he is able…”

3. OLD TESTAMENT FIRST FRUITS

First of harvest, given to God (Proverbs 3:9–10).
Symbolized trust and devotion.

4. OLD TESTAMENT ALMS GIVING

Giving to the poor = deeply righteous act.
Proverbs 19:17 – “He who gives to the poor lends to the Lord…”
Isaiah 58:6–10 – God honors justice and care for the oppressed over ritual fasts.

KEY TEACHING POINT:
Key Warning: Amos 5 and Malachi 3 condemn corrupt giving when the heart and justice are missing.

NEW TESTAMENT GIVING OVERVIEW

NEW TESTAMENT JESUS’ TEACHING ON GIVING

1. HEART OVER AMOUNT

Luke 21:1–4 – Widow’s two mites … Rich men’s abundance.
Matthew 6:1–4 – Secret giving, not showy or boastful.
Matthew 23:23 – Tithing herbs, but neglecting justice and mercy? “These you ought to have done…”

2. SACRIFICE + GENEROSITY

Luke 12:15 – Life ≠ possessions.
Luke 6:38 – “Give, and it shall be given unto you…”
Matthew 25:35–40 – Giving to the least = giving to Christ.

++ MAIN POINT: Giving is not a transaction for blessings, but a fruit of a transformed, Kingdom-first life.

NEW TESTAMENT: FIRST CHURCH (Book of Acts – Early Church)

1. COMMUNITY SHARING

Acts 2:44–45 – “They sold possessions…and gave to anyone who had need.”
Acts 4:32–35 – “No one claimed anything as their own…distribution was made as anyone had need.”

MAIN TALKING POINT: Not socialism by force—but voluntary, Spirit-led giving to meet needs.

2. NO COMPULSION

2 Corinthians 9:6–7 – “Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion…”

3. APOSTOLIC INTEGRITY

Acts 5:1–11 – Ananias & Sapphira lied about giving; God judged hypocrisy.
1 Timothy 6:5–10 – Warning against ministers who see godliness as a path to wealth.

NEW TESTAMENT TRAINING & PRINCIPLES

Stewardship over ownership
- 1 Corinthians 4:2 – “It is required of stewards that they be found faithful.”
Working to give
- Ephesians 4:28 – Work so you can share with those in need.
Avoid manipulation
- 2 Corinthians 8–9 – Paul teaches willing giving, not extortion.
Support true ministry
- 1 Corinthians 9:13–14 – Those who preach the gospel may receive support.

POINTS: HEBREW TERMS TO NOTE

Tzedakah (צְדָקָה) – “Righteousness,” often used to mean charitable giving. Tzedakah is more than kindness—it is justice and moral obligation.
Terumah (תְּרוּמָה) – “Offering” or “heave offering”—voluntary gifts to God.
Ma’aser (מַעֲשֵׂר) – “Tithe.” Ma’aser Rishon (Levite tithe), Ma’aser Sheni (festival), Ma’aser Ani (poor).

NEW TESTAMENT AGE…. TODAY’S APPLICATION

AREA	BIBLICAL STANDARD
Tithing	Not demanded under the New Covenant; encouraged if done in faith and love.
Giving to ministries	Yes, if they are transparent, righteous, and help the Kingdom.
Supporting poor	Required for righteous living (James 1:27, Isaiah 58).
Financial manipulation	Strongly condemned (2 Peter 2:3, Micah 3:11).
Spiritual rewards?	Yes—but based on heart, not amount (Luke 6:38, 1 Tim 6:17–19).

SUMMARY DEFINITION

Righteous money in today’s Church 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.

ADDITIONAL RIGHTEOUS MONEY TOPIC:

THE REGARD FOR PROVIDING FOR FAMILY

LEADER PROSPERITY

Many persons, in the last move, 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, 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.

MY ILLUSTRATION OF THE CUP AND THE LIP

KEY MAIN PROSPERITY TEACHING MINISTRY POINT: “For there is ‘many a slip between the cup and the lip” (my teaching on this)

THE CUP

THE TOP PREACHER teaches from his/her full cup of revelation. 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.)

THE LIPS
However, the Grass Roots attending, media viewing wide open LIPS 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 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.

MY TCL, Cross Body Goal is in this is to teach ‘faith for money” as “money answers all things” and MANY DIRE NUMBERS 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.”

ELDER POINT: “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 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.

MORE LATER

So I,TD want to rectify, instruction on possible missing main point, by teaching this:

NEEDED TEACHING ON PROVERBS 13:22

ONE:GIVING MUST BE ABOUT “A RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD” (Spirit directed)

TD MAKES A MAIN POINT IN ‘FAITH TEACHING, GIVING, SOWING, RECEIVING” 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)

TWO: A MISSING PERSPECTIVE ON SOWING: Proverbs 13:22 (KJV):

A MEGA MINISTRY REALISTIC POINT:
TD says -There are many missing perspectives, so we’ll do more articles, later

“A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.”

Let’s expound this line by line — in context of biblical righteousness, legacy, stewardship, and money.

FULL BREAKDOWN

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) WHICH THEN EFFECTS THE SPOUSE, CHILDREN, FAMILY, AND MANY OTHER VARIOUS PEOPLE, THE CHURCH and LIFE

More later from Sister T

“A good man…”

Hebrew: “טוֹב אִישׁ” (tov ish) – A virtuous, upright man.
Not just financially wealthy — but morally sound, faithful to God, living wisely.
Echoes Psalm 37:23 – “The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord.”

++ Righteousness produces stability, not chaos or waste.

POINT “…leaveth an inheritance…”

Hebrew: “יַנְחִיל” (yanchil) – To bequeath, pass down.
In Hebrew culture, inheritance wasn’t just money — it included:
- Land/property
- Wisdom/tradition (Deut. 6:6–9)
- A name/reputation (Proverbs 22:1)
- Blessing/covenant (Genesis 17)

++ Godly people think long-term, leaving both spiritual and material provision.

“…to his children’s children”

This means: grandchildren.
In biblical culture, that’s 3 generations — a sign of covenantal blessing.
- See Psalm 103:17: “The mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children’s children.”
- 2 Timothy 1:5 – Paul commends Timothy’s faith inheritance from grandmother Lois and mother Eunice.

POINT: Multi-generational provision is a biblical sign of righteous foresight, planning, and God’s blessing.

NEW TESTAMENT REFLECTIONS

1 Timothy 5:8 – “If any provide not for his own… he hath denied the faith.”
Luke 16:10-11 – Faithfulness with money reflects one’s readiness for spiritual riches.
Matthew 6:33 – Righteousness first, then provision follows.

WISDOM PRINCIPLES IN THIS VERSE

Principle	Explanation
Legacy mindset	The righteous think beyond their own lifetime.
Provision with purpose	They don’t hoard; they prepare and share to bless future generations.
Financial stewardship	Money is handled with wisdom and moderation.
Spiritual inheritance too	True wealth includes values, faith, character, wisdom.
God’s justice	Ultimately, God may even transfer wealth from unrighteous to the just.

UNRIGHTEOUS MAMMON

EVIL EXAMPLES OF UNRIGHTEOUS MONEY USE

#1 – Gehazi’s Greed and Ministry Manipulation

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:20–27

Background: Naaman, a Syrian commander, was healed of leprosy after following Elisha’s instructions to wash in the Jordan. Out of gratitude, Naaman tried to offer Elisha gifts. Elisha refused, wanting to show that God’s power is not for sale.

The Sin:

Gehazi, Elisha’s servant, ran after Naaman, lied, and collected silver and clothing in Elisha’s name.
He used a holy miracle for personal gain—pretending to represent Elisha.
He hid the money and covered it up.

Spiritual Corruption:

Gehazi exploited a sacred moment for material gain.
He defiled prophetic ministry by inserting greed where God had shown grace.

Judgment:

Elisha confronted him with prophetic discernment.
Gehazi was cursed with Naaman’s leprosy permanently.

📖 Key Lessons:

Never exploit miracles or spiritual authority for personal financial gain.
Lying to cover up greed in ministry will bring God’s judgment.
Integrity matters more than reward in spiritual service.

Modern Warning: Ministry leaders today must avoid attaching money, manipulation, or pressure to miracles, prophecy, or prayer. It profanes God’s power.

#3 – Hophni & Phinehas: Priesthood Corrupted by Greed

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:12–17, 22–25

Background: The sons of Eli were priests at Shiloh but became infamous for their wickedness and greed during Israel’s early tabernacle worship.

The Sin:

They forcefully took the best meat from people’s offerings before it was properly sacrificed to God.
They intimidated worshippers and rejected the Lord’s commands.
Additionally, they committed sexual sin with the women who served at the entrance to the tent of meeting.

Spiritual Corruption:

Twisting worship offerings into personal gain and pleasure.
Dishonoring the sacred priestly role.
Blocking God’s people from freely and joyfully giving.

Judgment:

God warned Eli but he failed to correct them.
A prophetic word declared both sons would die on the same day.
It came to pass during a battle when the Ark was captured.

Key Lessons:

Greedy leadership pollutes worship and repels God’s presence.
Leaders who abuse offerings, church finances, or volunteers for gain are on dangerous ground.
God is holy and holds spiritual offices to a higher standard.

Modern Warning: When churches or leaders control, pressure, or intimidate people about giving, it echoes the sins of Hophni and Phinehas. God still opposes this.

Final Reflection:

“It is required in stewards that a man be found faithful.” – 1 Corinthians 4:2

Ministry is not a hustle. It is sacred. These examples warn us:

Don’t misuse people’s trust.
Don’t turn worship into revenue.
Don’t trade the holy for the convenient or profitable.
TO BE CONTINUED..this is barely scratching this HOT surface.
More later, Sister T