Tithe means 10% Tithing as covenant obedience-you be my people: I'll be your God Tithing as worship-our expression of honor and dependence Reciprocity-God provides, we tithe, God provides more blessings God says two things: You owe me this, I will bless your obedience, Test me! The law of Moses is superseded by the law of love Love God with everything you got Love your neighbor as they were God Money is a tool-Good stewardship God has the right to whatever he wants whenever he wants it every spending decision is a spiritual decision The way I use my money is an indicator of my spiritual health-goals, priority, convictions, relationship Freedom consumer debt=bondage you can not serve both God and money Decision time-Will you let God be the master of your finances? Will you begin to give god the first fruits of your income-10% Tithe