HOLDING BACK. . . . . Malachi 3:6-12 Malachi urged the
people not to hold back their gifts to the priests, their “tithes.” Tithing began during Moses’ time (Leviticus
27:30-34; Deuteronomy 14:22). The
Levites received some of the tithe because they couldn’t have land (Numbers
18:20-21). During Malachi’s day, the
tithes were not used to support God’s workers, so the Levites had to go to
work. God has given us everything. When we refuse to return to him a part of
what he has given, we rob him. Do you
selfishly want to keep all you’ve been given, or are you willing to return the
first part for advancing God’s kingdom?
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