Proof The Bible Is True

One of my favorite episodes in Scripture has Jesus telling his followers that the more they give, the more they will receive. It cannot be otherwise, he explains, because God will never be outdone in generosity.

 

The concept of tithing is explained in a different part of Scripture. It’s the idea that the first fruits—perhaps 10 percent of one’s earnings—should be given to God as an act of faith. (The actual money can be given to charity or to church.) It sounds simple, but putting it into practice is very difficult.

 

We all have reasons for not giving money away, especially now, with so many people jobless or earning reduced wages. But a principle is a principle, and it works all the time, not just when it seems easier to accept.

 

Colleen W. knows it firsthand. Her story is typical of how most of us take the first step. Finances had been somewhat tight for Colleen. One day she received a letter from a woman for whom she had done a favor. Inside was a gift card for $25, along with a brief “thank you” note from the woman.

 

Colleen hadn’t expected to be paid, and she was thrilled. She couldn’t remember the last time she had received money that had no specific destination. The possibilities were exciting. A new, pretty spring outfit, perhaps? She headed out to one of her favorite stores.

 

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