Lev 27:30 (HCSB)
The tithe is a subject that can cause a lot of discussion and difficulty. I am not going to write about the tithe today. We'll not directly. For this post at least we will settle with this agreement, that the Scripture clearly teaches the importance for the Christ follower to give. We won't get into the debate about legalism, Old Testament, Free will etc . . . Let's just agree for now God wants us to give.
But here is what I want you to focus on with me. The last phrase says, "it is holy to the Lord." Remember holy means that it is sacred. It has a special importance to God. It also means that it has been set apart. When we give to the Lord (and it should be regularly) it has a special importance to Him and it has been set apart for His use in Kingdom work. We are not paying, or paying off God but we are giving Him something that is uniquely special and set apart for His use. What a privilege it is for us to be a part of something so important to God and His Kingdom.
I encourage you to dig into the Scripture and find out exactly what God has to say about your giving as a Christ follower. Don't miss this Kingdom opportunity.
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