MLM as Tithe? Oh, Really?

I put out there today, a suggestion that is way out there. Thanks to the negative image of MLMs, this idea is bound to make some people cringe.

It is this: your monthy requirement, and dues, to be in an MLM, can be considered your tithe.

How can I say this? Bear with me.

As with anything else, God looks at the heart. He sees your motives, hears your prayers, and honors your efforts to serve Him by serving others.

And, in serving others, I do not mean your upline or downline.

Do your MLM, specifically, to raise money to help the needy; raise money for your church. Raise money for the unemployed. Send kids to Church camp, etc.

If you are part of a team that is focused on building up cash that can be used for good purposes, then you may very well treat your obligation as a tithe (make sure that you are not supporting any products that do not honor God!)

It's like the Christian career counselor said once: "You can love your car, as long as you love God more."

What if the MLM-er lives modestly, while earning loads of money? But what if he supports charities he never could before? What if he travels more, with his family, but exposes them to places where the people need help? And, does it not honor God to do good things for your family? (See the last verse in the Old Testament).

For myself, I am earning money so that I can mentor and tutor children, free of charge. I do not need much money to do this. But the surplus can go to supplies, to send kids to camping programs, to provide scholarships, etc. People in my downline are actually helping make this happen.

If you are not already titheing, but have always wanted to; if you do not like the MLM monthly requirement; maybe for now, your monthly fees and obligations can count as a tithe, particularly if you are well-connected with your upline and know that good things are happening because of your team.

And, like a charitable contribution, MLM fees are tax-deductible.

How I would love to see some responses to this one!