You may say to yourself, “My power and the strength of my hands have produced this wealth for me.” – Deuteronomy 8:17
Upon their arrival and occupation of the promised land, Israel may have forgotten who provided for their needs. Sensing a spirit of pride among the ranks, Moses devotes an entire chapter to guard against forgetting the Lord. After years of failure, the taste of success may have gone to some of their heads.
But remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms his covenant, which he swore to your ancestors, as it is today. – Deuteronomy 8:18
Inspired by the Holy Spirit, Moses sets the record straight, giving God the credit for Israel’s newly gained wealth. Remembering the promise made to Abraham, Moses confirms the origin of their recent success, God’s covenant. Perhaps the suffering Moses experienced in Egypt produced a grateful heart, thankful for the answered prayers.
Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the Lord Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it. – Malachi 3:10
In modern times, an Old Testament prophet suggests an untapped potential of wealth can be found in tithing. As current believers begin to practice giving a minimum of ten percent of their gross income to the church and needy causes, God unleashes financial blessings. Although a prosperity gospel preached in numerous churches perverts this biblical principle, the more you trust in the Lord to provide for your needs, you will begin to believe God is the ultimate source of wealth.
by Jay Mankus
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