Generosity Creates Hospitality

Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this," says the LORD Almighty, "and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it. - Malachi 3:10


Bring all the tithes into the storehouse,
That there may be food in My house,
And try Me now in this,”
Says the LORD of hosts,

“ If I will not open for you the windows of heaven
And pour out for you such blessing - Malachi 3:10 (NKJV)



Old Testament law made it clear that God wanted His people to tithe - to give Him the first tenth of their income - to demonstrate their obedience and trust that He would provide for them. I'm sure we can all agree to how good God provides for us. In fact, when Jesus came, He made it clear that He loves a cheerful giver. This means that He loves a generous heart.

Tithing, what does it mean as a Christian? The principle of the tithe is a good place to start when setting an example of generosity for those you lead.

It demonstrates:

1. Concern for those in need
2. Commitment to being a part of God's work in the world
3. Sacrifice by giving up something in order to give more to others

Quote:

“If you as parents cut corners, your children will too. If you lie, they will too. If you spend all your money on yourselves and tithe no portion of it for charities, colleges, churches, synagogues, and civic causes, your children won't either. And if parents snicker at racial and gender jokes, another generation will pass on the poison adults still have not had the courage to snuff out.”
Marian Wright Edelman quotes


What steps can you take to give more generously to others?