“Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the first fruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine.”
PROVERBS 3:9-10 (NIV)
There are more verses in the Bible about giving and tithing than any other topic. In fact over half of Jesus' parables deal with material possessions. Jesus spoke more about money than he did about heaven or hell. Why? There are a number of reasons why the Bible has so much to say about finances, but let's look at just two.
First, God wants you to become like him, and he is generous. God's generosity flows out of his love for you and me. The most famous verse in the Bible, John 3:16, is about God's generosity, "God so loved the world that he gave his only Son ... "
Everything you have is because of God's great generosity and love. And he wants you to honor him by giving back to him the "first part" of what you make. He blesses your life so that you can be a blessing to others. Generosity breaks the grip of greed and materialism on your life. A loving heart is a generous heart, and you are most like Jesus when you give.
Second, God wants you to trust him with your finances. Money tends to dominate our lives. So much of our time is spent making it, spending it, saving it, investing it, or giving it. Financial tensions and conflicts are still one of the top five reasons for divorce. God's money management plan is simple: trust him with your wealth by giving to him first, "then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim with new wine." In other words, trust God with your finances and he will meet your needs.
In a world of economic uncertainty, God's plan for your finances is the best investment you can make for your future. Ask God to help you overcome any fear or worry you might have about trusting him and becoming more generous with your finances.
What did you hear?
What do you think?
What will you do?
Now talk to God…
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