Tithing means freely giving a tenth of all that I receive to spiritual works and workers – wherever I find them – and I am always blessed in return.
Tithing to God and God’s workers reminds me that God is my instant, constant, and ever-present Source of all good.
I tithe cheerfully, remembering that God is my Source of all good, and I am blessed many times over!
The good that I give away in the form of tithes and love offerings returns to me multiplied: pressed down, shaken together, and running over, and I always have more than enough.
Thank You, God!
Responsive Reading for Sunday, September 17
“Melchizedek, king of Salem . . . blessed Abram with these words: ‘ Blessed be Abram by God Most High, the creator of heaven and earth; and blessed be God Most High . . . .’ Then Abram gave him a tenth of everything” (Genesis: 14:18-20).
Tithing means freely giving – a tenth of all that I receive – to spiritual works and workers, wherever I find them, and I am always blessed in return.
God blessed Jacob in a dream. “Jacob then made this vow: "If God remains with me, to protect me on this journey I am making and to give me enough bread to eat and clothing to wear, and I come back safe to my father's house, the LORD shall be my God. This stone that I have set up as a memorial stone shall be God's abode. Of everything you give me, I will faithfully return a tenth part to you" (Genesis 28:20-22).
Tithing to God and God’s workers reminds me that God is my instant, constant, and ever-present Source of all good.
“With each contribution show a cheerful countenance, and pay your tithes in a spirit of joy. Give to the Most High as he has given to you, generously, according to your means. For the LORD is one who always repays, and he will give back to you sevenfold” [and more!]. (Sirach 35:8-10).
I tithe cheerfully, remembering that God is my Source of all good, and I am blessed many times over!
“Bring ye the whole tithe into the store-house, that there may be food in my house, and prove me now herewith, saith Jehovah 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, ASV). Now, hear the words of Jesus: “Give and gifts will be given to you; a good measure, packed together, shaken down, and overflowing, will be poured into your lap. For the measure with which you measure will in return be measured out to you” (Luke 6:38).
The good that I give away in the form of tithes and love offerings returns to me multiplied: pressed down, shaken together, and running over, and I always have more than enough. Thank You, God!