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THE TITHE!

Malachi 3:10
"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 week we have studied "God loveth a cheerful giver." From the writings of the New Testament Apostles, Paul being chief among them. He strongly encouraged all believers to abound in the GRACE of GIVING. And, we realize that our gifts are like seeds sown in the field; in due time there will be a BOUNTIFUL harvest!

Today we turn to the last book of the Old Testament; Malachi. This prophet spoke and wrote well over a thousand years AFTER Abraham’s era.  He had the advantage of history. Everyone could see the rewards of faithfulness and the punishments from straying from GOD'S will and plan. Malachi's book is a final statement of judgment, anticipating God’s saving work through the Messiah, Jesus Christ.

These are the words of GOD written down by the prophet Malachi. It begins saying bring the whole tithes. Not a part only, keeping back more or less, and, as is said, defrauding God. Today's verse; "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 a rare instance when GOD is challenging His people; "PROVE ME NOW..." God pledged; "If you will obey, I will supply all your needs; if not, I will continue your scarcity and lacking what you need." What is the test? Giving to GOD 10% from the abundance He provides to you. Can you do it? It's not only your money, it's also your time, your energy and your talents. It's just 10%. It's easy, we can do it...
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