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The Purpose of Tithing
Why do we tithe? The Bible says, The purpose of tithing is to teach you always to put God first in your lives. (Deuteronomy 14:23) Tithing is a reminder that God is the supplier of everything we have. It is also God’s personal invitation to an outpouring of his blessing in your life.
The word “tithe” is derived from the Hebrew word ma’aser and it literally means a tenth. Ten percent of everything belongs to the Lord. In Malachi 3:10, God says this: “Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it."
This is the only place in Scripture where God tells us to put him to the test. In other words, He’s saying, “Go ahead. I dare you. See if you can out-give Me.”
Is God wise? Do you trust Him? These are two fundamental questions behind the act of giving. If God is wise, then you should listen to what He says about financial stewardship. If you trust Him, then you should trust Him with all aspects of your life, including your finances. So go ahead. Accept God’s invitation to put Him to the test. Start tithing faithfully and watch what He does in and through your life.
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The Tithing Challenge
WHAT IS TITHING?
A tithe—which just means “tenth”—is defined as the first 10% of a person’s income that is to be given back to your local church. Tithing is a principle that is taught throughout the entire Bible including the New Testament.
WHY DO WE TITHE?
The Bible says, The purpose of tithing is to teach you always to put God first in your lives. Tithing is a reminder that God is the supplier of everything we have. It is also God’s personal invitation to an outpouring of his blessing in your life. “Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it." - Malachi 3:10
This is the only place in Scripture where God tells us to put him to the test. In other words, he’s saying, “Go ahead. I dare you. See if you can out-give me!”
IS TITHING YOUR NEXT STEP?
One way Faith Bible Baptist encourages you to honor God in this area of your life is by committing to tithe over the next 90 days. Not only will you be obeying God, but God will bless you in return. Simply sign up for the challenge below and we’ll send you a some resources to get you started, as well as a FREE book on finances . We’ll also send along other resources and encouragement along the way.