By Pastor Kevin

Every small act of obedience along the way will make for big momentum in our life. For example, when Abram got stuck, the Lord reminded him, “Leave your native country, and go to the land I will show you.  I will make you into a great nation.  I will bless you and make you famous, and you will be a blessing to others… so Abram departed as the Lord had instructed…”  (Genesis 12:1-2, 4)

One small act of obeying God dramatically accelerated Abram’s life! Abram went on to be a close friend of God, blessed, favored, influential, and eventually the father of the ancestry that gave the world the Messiah, Jesus Christ!

So what does obedience look like in the area of our finances? Jesus said in Matthew 23:23 that you ought to tithe without neglecting the weightier issues of showing mercy, justice, and faith.

For example, it is hypocritical to tithe faithfully and then oppress employees and dabble in unjust business practices. On the other hand, it is also hypocritical to excel in making money yet ignore tithing to your local church because you struggle to have faith in God.

Tithing postures our heart to trust God as our Source, rather than the works of our own hands. Furthermore, godly character aligns our behavior with God’s behavior, so His blessing can easily flow through us!

In the coming weeks, we will explore other momentum makers in your life. For today, remember to be diligent and obey the Lord’s teachings as proof that you love Him. Obey Him in the tithe, and obey Him by showing mercy, justice, and faith in how you manage your personal finances.

“If you love Me, you will do what I say.” – Jesus Christ (John 14:15)