I. Introduction

Money is a sensitive topic in church in the light of financial scams and prosperity gospel


The passage before us has been subjected to its fair share of Scriptural abuses


II. The Offense of Robbing God vs 6–9

A gracious appeal for repentance
A withholding of tithes and offerings for the House of God
A lack of generosity towards the Lord


III. The Blessing of Giving to God vs 10–12

An important question to ask when reading the Scriptures; what are the

differences and similarities between the biblical audience and us?

The people of God of old is told that if they begin to bring in their tithes, thus

returning to the Lord will open the windows of heaven in blessing.

God's promise in Malachi raises two questions we need to answer considering that Christ has come.


IV. Does God Command Christians to Tithe?

Tithing formed the base of our giving to God
We give as the Lord enables and enrich us 2 Cor. 9.7-8


V. Does God Promise Financial Blessing through Giving?

The Lord bless His faithful stewards of what they own Lk. 19.26
If you take giving as a strategy to get more money and blessing, your giving dishonours the Lord.


VI. Conclusion

As we consider God's gracious gift in Jesus, how can we rob the Lord?
Let us be motivated to give by the supreme generosity of Christ 2 Cor. 8.9

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