Don’t Rob God

A look at the books

About this time of year, I hear comments from neighbors saying, “Well I sent mine” or “I am fixing to send mine”. It is tax season and time to look at our finances.  There are usually papers scattered all over and we are busy helping each other to get everything added up. It is our goal, or we try to give at least a tenth of our income. (Psalm 76:11). Several years ago, we were busy and I didn’t watch our giving and when we totaled our giving we found out we had given very little that year. I felt so ashamed, and I purposed in my heart I didn’t want that to happen again. God has been so good to us, and we want to thank Him and honor Him with our giving. It could even be a way of saying thanks. We try to tithe to our local church, (Malachi 3:10) and we also give to other special needs if we can, (Psalm 41:1). We have given when it was difficult, and we have given when we had a little extra and God blessed both. Attitude plays an important part in our giving, (2 Corinthians 9:6-11). We can sure look at our checkbook or credit cards receipts and see where our heart is, (Matthew 6:19-21). God loves a cheerful giver not a stingy one, (2 Corinthians 9:6&7). Be sure the books balance. See You in Church Next Sunday. Brother J