The Importance of Tithes and Offerings

By Jacqui D. Williams

As we operate in the law, order, and principles of God’s Word, we position ourselves to experience His best. In Malachi 3:10, God says, “and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.” Giving “tithes and offerings” is serious business, and I believe this is not only a practice for the Old Testament, but for the New Testament, as well as for today. 

We honor God when He is first place in our life. Sowing “tithes and offerings” is especially honorable when it is given from our first fruits and not our last fruits. Proverbs 3:9, says, “Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the first fruits of all thine increase:” In 1 Corinthians 14:40, it states, “Let all things be done decently and in order.” This lets us know that there is “order” expected even in our giving. 

In this book, I address whether “tithes and offerings” is a practice that should be honored today, and if so, what is the order according to God’s Word. I also discuss what I have learned through my life experiences, that has proven to me, obedience to God’s Word is far better than sacrifice. (1 Samuel 15:22)

• Language: English
• Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
• Release date: Jun 28, 2021
• ISBN: 9781098049553

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The Importance of Tithes and Offerings

Jacqui D. Williams

ISBN 978-1-0980-4954-6 (paperback)

ISBN 978-1-0980-4955-3 (digital)

Original Copyright © 2020 by Jacqui D. Williams

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1

Understanding the Basics of Tithes and Offerings

Chapter 2

Pleasing God in Our Giving

Chapter 3

Is Tithing for Believers Today?

Chapter 4

The Law Fulfilled in Jesus Alone

Chapter 5

God's Grace: My Personal Story

Chapter 6

Work Out Your Own Salvation

Chapter 7

There Are No Self-Made Successes

About the Author

Honour the Lord with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase: So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine. (Proverbs 3:9–10)

To my readers, when we give to God, let it not be out of obligation but from a heart that desires to give Him our best, and when it means something to us, it will mean something to God.

Chapter 1

Understanding the Basics of Tithes and Offerings

The way we manage our finances reveals who and what we place as a priority. Matthew 6:21 tells us that where our treasure lies, our heart will be there also. God looks at the condition and intentions of our heart, and He can see if we are keeping Him first just by the way we handle our money. Money can be one of many instruments used to expose the attitude of our heart, and when we freely sow our tithes and offerings, this act of love toward God shows our willingness to honor Him with the first fruits of all our increase.

It is clear that God doesn't need our money, and I am pretty sure there are no financial exchanges made in heaven. However, through the ages, whether in the forms of currency, herds of cattle or flocks of sheep, giving of tithes and offerings has been demonstrated throughout the Old and New Testaments