Why Should Christians Tithe Jan 23 am

Why Should Christians Tithe?

Malachi 3:8-12

I.                    Tithing (Pleases) God

2 Corinthians 5:9 (NASB)
9Therefore we also have as our ambition, whether at home or absent, to be pleasing to Him.

1 Thessalonians 4:1 (NASB)
1Finally then, brethren, we request and exhort you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received from us instruction as to how you ought to walk and please God (just as you actually do walk), that you excel still more.

II.                 Tithing Provides for pressing (Spiritual Needs)

2 Corinthians 9:12 (NIV)
12This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of God’s people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God.

III.               Tithing Allows us to (Perceive) God at (Work)

Matthew 6:33 (NIV)
33But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.