Devotion: Why Should We Tithe?
Good morning, sweet sisters!
Over the last few weeks, I’ve been writing to you about the importance of daily time in the Word and the power of prayer. My heart behind these messages is simple—I want us, as women of God and citizens of heaven, to be rooted and grounded in the Lord. Solid. Steadfast. Unmovable. That in these dark and uncertain days, we would shine like lights, bringing hope and salvation to many. That our lives would carry the sweet fragrance of Christ—pleasing to God and a blessing to others.
Today, I want to share a devotional on something that touches every one of our lives: tithing.
I know this isn’t always an easy topic, especially when finances are tight. But God has never called us to walk by sight—He has called us to walk by faith. And faith shows up in how we trust Him, even with our money.
Let’s go to the Word together.
1. God desires to be first—even in our finances.
Proverbs 3:9-10
“Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine.”
Tithing is about putting God first. It’s not what’s leftover after the bills are paid. It’s an act of worship that says, “God, I trust You first.” He promises that when we do, He will provide more than enough.
2. Tithing is God’s idea—it was part of His covenant with His people.
Leviticus 27:30
“A tithe of everything from the land, whether grain from the soil or fruit from the trees, belongs to the Lord; it is holy to the Lord.”
The word tithe means “tenth.” From the beginning, God’s people were instructed to give a tenth of all they received. Why? Because it wasn’t just a financial transaction—it was a declaration of faith, worship, and obedience.
3. Tithing teaches us to put God first in every area.
Deuteronomy 14:23 (TLB)
“The purpose of tithing is to teach you always to put God first in your lives.”
What we do with our money reveals what we value most. When we give to God first, it keeps our hearts aligned with Him and reminds us that everything we have comes from His hand.
4. God invites us to trust Him in our giving.
Malachi 3:10-11
“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. I will prevent pests from devouring your crops, and the vines in your fields will not drop their fruit before it is ripe,” says the Lord Almighty.”
God doesn’t ask us to give because He needs our money. He asks us to give so we can trust Him more—and so He can bless us in ways we can’t even imagine. This is the only place in Scripture where God says, “Test Me.” That’s not a threat—it’s an invitation.
5. Jesus affirmed tithing but reminded us that our hearts matter most.
Matthew 23:23 (NLT)
“What sorrow awaits you teachers of religious law and you Pharisees. Hypocrites! For you are careful to tithe even the tiniest income from your herb gardens, but you ignore the more important aspects of the law—justice, mercy, and faith. You should tithe, yes, but do not neglect the more important things.”
Jesus never canceled the tithe. He confirmed it—but made it clear that our giving should come from a heart that loves God and others.
6. Giving is a part of our worship and a reflection of our love for God.
2 Corinthians 9:6-8
“Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.”
God loves a cheerful giver—not because He needs our money, but because our giving shows that we trust Him, love Him, and want to be part of what He’s doing in the world.
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A Final Word from My Heart
I know some of us are struggling. I know what it’s like to count pennies and wonder how it’s all going to work out. But I also know that God is faithful. He honors those who honor Him. And when we choose to give—even when it’s hard—we open the door for His supernatural provision.
I’m not writing this to pressure you, but to invite you. Invite you into deeper trust. Invite you into joyful obedience. Invite you to experience God’s faithfulness in a new and powerful way.
Let’s be women who live by faith, give by faith, and walk in the blessings that come from putting God first.
With all my love,
Diana
Good morning, sweet sisters!
Over the last few weeks, I’ve been writing to you about the importance of daily time in the Word and the power of prayer. My heart behind these messages is simple—I want us, as women of God and citizens of heaven, to be rooted and grounded in the Lord. Solid. Steadfast. Unmovable. That in these dark and uncertain days, we would shine like lights, bringing hope and salvation to many. That our lives would carry the sweet fragrance of Christ—pleasing to God and a blessing to others.
Today, I want to share a devotional on something that touches every one of our lives: tithing.
I know this isn’t always an easy topic, especially when finances are tight. But God has never called us to walk by sight—He has called us to walk by faith. And faith shows up in how we trust Him, even with our money.
Let’s go to the Word together.
1. God desires to be first—even in our finances.
Proverbs 3:9-10
“Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine.”
Tithing is about putting God first. It’s not what’s leftover after the bills are paid. It’s an act of worship that says, “God, I trust You first.” He promises that when we do, He will provide more than enough.
2. Tithing is God’s idea—it was part of His covenant with His people.
Leviticus 27:30
“A tithe of everything from the land, whether grain from the soil or fruit from the trees, belongs to the Lord; it is holy to the Lord.”
The word tithe means “tenth.” From the beginning, God’s people were instructed to give a tenth of all they received. Why? Because it wasn’t just a financial transaction—it was a declaration of faith, worship, and obedience.
3. Tithing teaches us to put God first in every area.
Deuteronomy 14:23 (TLB)
“The purpose of tithing is to teach you always to put God first in your lives.”
What we do with our money reveals what we value most. When we give to God first, it keeps our hearts aligned with Him and reminds us that everything we have comes from His hand.
4. God invites us to trust Him in our giving.
Malachi 3:10-11
“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. I will prevent pests from devouring your crops, and the vines in your fields will not drop their fruit before it is ripe,” says the Lord Almighty.”
God doesn’t ask us to give because He needs our money. He asks us to give so we can trust Him more—and so He can bless us in ways we can’t even imagine. This is the only place in Scripture where God says, “Test Me.” That’s not a threat—it’s an invitation.
5. Jesus affirmed tithing but reminded us that our hearts matter most.
Matthew 23:23 (NLT)
“What sorrow awaits you teachers of religious law and you Pharisees. Hypocrites! For you are careful to tithe even the tiniest income from your herb gardens, but you ignore the more important aspects of the law—justice, mercy, and faith. You should tithe, yes, but do not neglect the more important things.”
Jesus never canceled the tithe. He confirmed it—but made it clear that our giving should come from a heart that loves God and others.
6. Giving is a part of our worship and a reflection of our love for God.
2 Corinthians 9:6-8
“Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.”
God loves a cheerful giver—not because He needs our money, but because our giving shows that we trust Him, love Him, and want to be part of what He’s doing in the world.
⸻
A Final Word from My Heart
I know some of us are struggling. I know what it’s like to count pennies and wonder how it’s all going to work out. But I also know that God is faithful. He honors those who honor Him. And when we choose to give—even when it’s hard—we open the door for His supernatural provision.
I’m not writing this to pressure you, but to invite you. Invite you into deeper trust. Invite you into joyful obedience. Invite you to experience God’s faithfulness in a new and powerful way.
Let’s be women who live by faith, give by faith, and walk in the blessings that come from putting God first.
With all my love,
Diana