90-day tithe challenge - Does God really give back?

'Because we believe what the Bible says about tithing...'

A South Carolina pastor stepped on stage for the third time in as many years to announce a 90-day tithe challenge, in which congregation members are asked to give to the church and wait three months for God to return the blessings.

Should anyone fail to receive their offering back, the church has committed to return 100 percent back, no questions asked.

LOS ANGELES, CA (Catholic Online) - Pastor Perry Noble of the NewSpring Church in South Carolina has supported the 90-day challenge since 2013, using the Word of God to sustain the belief that God will return what you give.

"Because we believe what the Bible says about tithing, we commit to you that if you tithe for three months and God doesn't hold true to His promises of blessings (Malachi 3:10), we will refund 100 percent of your tithe," Pastor Noble stated. "No questions asked."

Though the challenge seems like a scam, the NewSpring Church describes itself as a place "Jesus leads us to be a family that extends His grace, mercy, and forgiveness to everyone," adding, "No matter what you've been through or what questions you might have, we want you to be a part of the family."

After signing up for the challenge, the church issues resources and encouragement and asks for testimonials of how God blessed people "after taking this next step in your walk with Him."

Of the challenge, Pastor Noble says no one can out-give God. 

"We believe that and we believe that to the point that we are challenging you to take our 90-day tithe challenge and in 90 days, if you don't feel like God has blessed you, if you don't feel like God has done what his word has said, if you believe God's a liar here's what we'll do. We'll refund every dime you gave during that 90 day period."

The Christian Post reached out to the church to see if the 30,000-member site has ever had to return tithe challenge funds, but was unable to get a response before it was forced to release the story.

Though updated information was unavailable, a 2014 financial statemend revealed the challenge has been around since 2013 and has raised a total of over 100 million since its inception.

One testimonial posted to the challenge website came from churchgoer Roshanda Fuller, who said she gave what she thought was her last $11 then realized she needed gas money.

"The 90 day tithing challenge," Fuller began. "Everybody has a problem with money and I say 'well, I'ma trust You. It's hard but I'ma trust You.' This past Sunday I put my last $11 in the collection plate. And I was like 'ooh, I forgot about gas. How am I gonna get gas. But I found it in my wallet. It worked. Yesterday was exactly what I put in and it was wrapped up in receipts I didn't even know I had.

"Everyone thinks it's a financial change that He's gonna bless you with but it might not be monetary," Fuller explained. "I didn't imagine how it would change me. A promotion at my job, being recognized for the work I've done for patients at work. I just don't worry about finances anymore. I just give to Him and say You'll provide and I'll never fail. He always does (provide)."

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