Stewardship Leader Podcast
Over the years, I've met many Christians who don't tithe.

Over the years, I've met many Christians who don't tithe. There are two main reasons for this, and I'll share my thoughts on them in this podcast. But first, let me be clear, it's not my job to convince you to tithe. Actually, it's no one's job except for the Holy Spirit. So, I'm not telling you to tithe, but I am asking you to do what I did, study it, and ask God for clarity, then do what He tells you to do.
Tithing is a test of your heart's commitment. It's not just doing the right thing. It's doing the right thing for the right reason. It's an expression of gratitude and love toward a selfless and faithful God.We live in a world where needs and wants are misunderstood and misinterpreted. What we today call needs, just 100 years ago, was barely imagined. Abundance in every area of life has caused us to become so acclimated to comfort that what once was considered extravagant for even the wealthy few is now normal for almost everyone. This lack of clearly defining needs has caused us to live above and beyond what we can afford. Other things influence this, like easy access to borrowing and a culture that has embraced debt as normal. In the end, it all leads to one result, making you feel like you never have enough!
If you're constantly feeling like what you make is not enough to live on, then tithing seems a bit, well, crazy! You ask yourself, "How could I tithe (10%) from my income when I don't have enough to pay for what I "need?" I've counseled many people who were spending hundreds of dollars more than they made every month. Introducing them to the principle of tithing was a challenge. I would think to myself, "they are $700 in the negative each month! If they begin tithing, they will be $1,200 in the negative each month!" When doing the math in these situations, tithing defies logic. That's why so many people fail to do it. Their response is, "I would like to tithe, but I just can't."
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When someone spends a significant part of their life studying and learning a trade or profession, then gets a job, works hard, and begins to earn an income, it's natural for them to feel like what they made is their own.
Today, much like in John's day, true repentance is seen by how one lives. How one manages money and possessions is the clearest indicator of their commitment to the lordship of Jesus Christ. It was the test in John's day, and it's still the best indicator of true repentance today.
Are you producing fruit in keeping with your repentance? Are you satisfied with your provision? Is there an ownership mentality still present in your life, or have you relinquished that right and taken on your role as a faithful steward?
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