Tithing Is an Act of Humility. When we tithe, it's also a way to show humility, acknowledging that this money belongs to God. When we give it back to Him, we're claiming Him as our boss, our lord, our master. Essentially, we're saying that God is the one who gave us the gifts and intelligence and skills that we use to do the work we do. THE POWER BEHIND GIVING AND TITHING—OUTLINE. by Daniel A. Brown, PhD. One of the lessons we have to keep learning is that God's ways and thoughts are not like ours. Our natural tendencies incline us to act and to think opposite from how God does. Here are five different aspects of giving to highlight in your tithes and offering time along with 15 tithing verses. 1. Giving is an act of worship. Our willingness to freely give shows our deep trust and dependence on God, acknowledging that He is the provider for all our needs. Giving also shows that we prioritize God above all else. 3. Give regularly. You will now be able to send money to those in need easily from that account. This will be the one account that you'll love emptying out! Additionally, you will now always be in a position to give, regardless of how much you're earning. And there's no better way to feel rich like when we give! 4. Leviticus 27:30-34. And every tenth part of the land, of the seed planted, or of the fruit of trees, is holy to the Lord. And if a man has a desire to get back any of the tenth part which he has given, let him give a fifth more. And a tenth part of the herd and of the flock, whatever goes under the rod of the valuer, will be holy to the Lord. He owns everything. Tithing is God's way to grow Christians.". Adrian Rogers. "Tithing isn't about God needing your money, it's about Him needing first place in your life.". "Wise people know that all their money belongs to God.". - John Piper. 1. Tithe to store up treasures in Heaven instead of hoarding things on Earth. The basic tithe, supporting the work of ministry, remains, even while ceremonial aspects fall away. Yet the tithe is a minimum; Christians are always to give to the poor and support other works that extend God's kingdom (cf. 2 Cor. 8-9). The basic tithe is to be given to the church, to support its work and mission, as seen in Malachi 3. At first, I was hesitant to give my tithes. I convinced myself it wasn't enough money that I had to give it away. I thought, tithing was just for the wealthy and 10% was just too much for me to give away. Eventually, after continuous reading and understanding the principle of tithing, I started giving my full tithes to the church. Matthew 6:1-4. "Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by others. 5 Inspirational tithing stories. "Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.". The Lord promises if we pay Him a tithing (10 b1Zy.