Prove the Tithe

Next Sunday, February 1st, we will once again affirm God’s Word through obedient biblical tithing. We’ve been doing this annual affirmation of tithing for over a decade now and have watched God bless and honor the promise of His Word in our lives. God’s Word tells us to give back to Him from our income at least 10% and watch how He opens the flood gates of heaven to bless us. Where, you say?

In Malachi 3:10 God says… “Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. And thereby put me to the test, says the LORD of hosts, if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down for you a blessing until there is no more need.” That is both a command and a promise. And did you notice that God says that you are to “test” Him in this? Wow! This is the only place in all of scripture where God commands us to test Him.

So, next Sunday, let’s all once again practice His command, with our entire RBC family tithing. I am not asking you to bring an extra offering or special offering as we sometimes do for various reasons. No, I am simply asking you to tithe on that day and obey the Word of God. Many of you, like me, have been tithing for years in obedience to God’s Word and can testify to God’s faithfulness to provide and bless. Let us continue to obey. Others, perhaps, have never attempted to tithe and may even perceive it to be a little scary. I urge you to begin this important Biblical act of obedience on February 1st and watch how God honors His promise to open Heaven’s windows to provide and bless you. You cannot out give God!

I know this to be true. And I say these things not just as your pastor, but because I have been obeying God in this since I was a teenager receiving my first pay-check, and long before I was a pastor. To this day, Alison and I still give a tithe and more back to God from each pay-check we receive. God’s Word is true and His promise to care, provide and bless you is reliable.

I love the caption I read on a bumper sticker that said, “Tithe if you love Jesus. Any fool can honk". Enclosed you will find a special envelope you can use for our “Prove the Tithe” Sunday. Of course, you can always use your regular offering envelopes if you prefer. You may also give online or through text. It’s just up to you. In any case, let me encourage you to join the entire RBC family with your tithe on Sunday, February 1st. And remember, God is always trying to take you someplace new. I love being your Pastor!


For God’s Glory Alone,
Pastor Ray

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