Red Rover
“Who is robbing whom?”
Malachi 3

Knowing “what” doesn’t motivate; knowing “why” offers a challenge!

Don’t be the weak link!

What is the tithe?
	Tithe = a tenth part; first 10%
	Giving 10% of our income to God & His Church

Arguments against the tithe…
	Isn’t this just an Old Testament command? – Luke 11:42
	Did Paul say anything about it? – 1 Corinthians 16:2
	God doesn’t need 10%; after all, He gave me what I have.
	Wow! 10% is a lot!

Why give the tithe?
	God takes our worst and asks for our first – v. 1-5
	The tithe reminds us that God will never abandon us – v. 6
Money has the greatest potential to become our god – v. 7-9
	Giving puts “skin in the game” for the Kingdom of God – v. 10
	Life is better for generous people – v. 10b-11
	Giving begins a change in us – v. 12

Knowing “what” doesn’t motivate; knowing “why” offers a challenge!

God challenges us:
	“Test me in this…”