In Malachi 3:10, the Bible says;
“Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. And thereby put me to the test, says the Lord of hosts, if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down for you a blessing until there is no more need. (Malachi 3:10, ESV)
I have heard it said that “God doesn’t need our money.” And that is absolutely true. What he wants is our heart. All of it.
We live in a world that likes to make up their own rules. We try to explain away the principles that God has clearly given us. I hear people try to explain away the principle of tithing (which is interesting because those making this argument against tithing are from the richest country in the world), and as they make this argument they are denying themselves the blessing of investing in something that is bigger than themselves, seeing God do miraculous things through their small offerings, and developing their faith to know that no matter what God will take care of those who are faithful.
This is not a question of obedience per se, but a question of trust. Do you trust God enough to give him what has been requested? Do you believe enough that He is more worthy that Gold?
We must bring all the tithes into the storehouse, because it is honoring to God. We honor God by keeping his commandments. So…keep them.
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This post is a fresh rewrite of a post title Tithes in the Storehouse from December 2007.
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