Okay, so this subject of tithe is one that many of us don’t like to acknowledge, as there are many misinterpretations and negative connotations associated with it. However, I’d like to discuss this in light of what the text actually порно нимфетки ру 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. I will rebuke the devourer for you, so that it will not destroy the fruits of your soil, and your vine in the field shall not fail to bear, says the Lord of hosts.” – Malachi 3:10-11(ESV)

There are numerous passages that speak about the meaning and importance of the tithe. We can observe from this passage the gravity of this subject. In the eyes of God, the tithe is non-negotiable. We see in verse 8 of this same passage that God accuses His people of robbing Him in the tithes and contributions (offering). It’s a statute that He set early on in the Old Testament and he expects that His children would honor it.

Tithe literally means 10%. God’s Word is clear that the first 10% of our earnings are to be given back to Him through the tithe. The purpose of it is made clear in this passage: that there may be food in my house. You see, the tithe is meant to support those shepherding the flock and the advancement of the Kingdom of God. (You can read about it in Numbers 18 or Nehemiah 10, 12).

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God’s promise of provision is given in the form of a challenge. He says “put me to the test…if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down for you a blessing until there is no more need”. It’s so contradictory to our human perspective. God says give me 10% and I will meet all of your needs. 10% is hard if you don’t believe that God is your provider. 10% is difficult to give if you trust more in money than in God. Don’t you know, God can do more with your 10% than you can do with 100%. Afterall, He IS Almighty God.

God’s promise contains not only provision, but also protection. He says “I will rebuke the devourer for you, so that it will not destroy the fruits of your soil, and your vine in the field shall not fail to bear”. These are written in the context of farming, as that was a common trade for the time period that Malachi was written. To clarify in modern terms, fruits of your soil implies protection of what you already have and the vine not failing to bear implies protection of future earnings.

So what does this mean for us? This promise of provision comes with parameters. We must abide within those parameters is we want to see God’s hand of provision in our lives. This means that we must be faithful to give God our firstfruits, the first 10% of our earnings – our Tithe. And we can be confident that as we continually abide within the parameters of His promise, all of our needs will be met. He say’s it another way in the New Testament:

“But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” – Matthew 6:33 (ESV)

Despite these economic times, let’s trust in God’s economy. It does not shift like ours. His economy does not change, and it yields lasting rewards. Let’s seek His Kingdom first by bringing the full tithe to Him and watch as He provides for our needs and protects us from this economy. I believe it! Do you?

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