🌾 Seeds of Impact: The Tithe – The 10th Protects the 90
Scripture Focus: Malachi
3:8–11 (VOICE)
"Will a man rob God? Yet you rob Me. But you
say, ‘How have we robbed You?’ In tithes and offerings..."
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A Lesson Learned
One of the greatest revelations I’ve received from
this study is this: “The 10th protects the 90.”
When I bring the tithe into the storehouse—my church, where I’m spiritually
fed—I honor God’s principle. And in return, He promises to bless, increase, and
protect the remaining 90%. This is not just
stewardship; it’s covenant trust.
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(1) The Law of the 10th – A Covenant Principle
The number ten symbolizes testing and divine order.
The tithe represents the first and best portion. Deuteronomy 14:22–23 commands
the people to tithe the increase of their crops so they will learn to fear the
Lord. Tithing teaches reverence and trust and reminds us that God is our
ultimate Provider.
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(2) The Law of Reciprocity – Sowing and Reaping
Malachi 3:10 invites us to test God and see if He
won’t open the windows of heaven. This is the principle of sowing and reaping.
Faithful giving brings blessing spiritually, relationally, and materially.
Deuteronomy 15, the Year of Release, reveals how God’s generosity flows through
His people, creating freedom and provision.
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(3) The Law of the Heart – Devotion in Giving
Matthew 6:21 says,
“Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Tithing is more than
obedience—it’s a reflection of worship. In Deuteronomy
14:23, God instructed the people to tithe so that they would learn to
revere Him. Giving shapes our hearts to be more like His.
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Reflection Questions
• Am I giving out of worship or obligation?
• Where have I seen God multiply or protect my 90%?
• Do I truly trust God to provide through His
promises?
• What does my giving say about the condition of my
heart?
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Closing Prayer
Lord, thank You for teaching me to trust You with
what’s already Yours. Help me to honor the principle of the tithe—not just for
the blessings but because I love and revere You. I believe that as I bring the
10th into the storehouse, You will protect and multiply the 90. Help me give
with joy, with faith, and with a heart that reflects Your generosity. In Jesus’
name, Amen.
The Faith Center is my home Chruch. Located in Sunrise, FL
SR Pastor, Joel Tudman
Bishop, Henry Fernandez
Pastor Joel Tudman taught Seeds of Impact in March. This series has changed my perspective on giving.
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