Why I Tithe

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		“In the last days the mountain of the Lord’s temple will be established as chief among the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and people will stream to it. Many nations will come and say, “come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of God of Jacob.” Micah 4:1-2

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“Why I Tithe”

Text: Malachi 3:6-12

Action Step: I will step out in faith, and tithe.

I. Tithing is biblical.

A. Tithing is taught in both the old and new testaments.

1. Tithing began 500 years before (the law) Moses.

a. Abraham tithed (see Genesis 14:20 and Hebrews 7:2)

b. Jacob tithed (see Genesis 28:22)

2. Jesus spoke more about giving than prayer.

a. 1565 references to giving – 523 references to prayer.

b. 20 out of 30 major parables of Jesus’ relate to mans’ attitude toward property.

3. The first Christian gave above and beyond the tithe.

II. Tithing is the honest thing to do.

A. Tithe means 10%

B. The tithe belongs to God

C. God gives us 100% and only asks for 10% - Keep Perspective

D. God wants us to systematically tithe.

III. God commands us to tithe.

A. Blessings and curses are directly tied to tithing (vss 9-12)

“I do not believe we will ever get ahead financially unless we tithe.”

Pastor Chuck

B. Tithing is a sign that we have returned to God (vs 7)

C. God requires us to tithe to the “storehouse.” (vs 10)

Tithing’s not based upon millions - it’s just a percentage that counts;

Whether your income is five figures - or earned in lesser amounts.

If you have earned but a dollar - a dime must go in the plate;

Then you’re sure you’re giving - to God at His specified rate.

A Christian would never ~ no never - rob men with a gun or a knife;

But far too many church members - are robbing God of His tithe.

Don’t boast of how much you’re giving - until you’ve given God’s part;

The tithe comes into the storehouse

while the offering comes from the heart.