Theological Thoughts on Tithing (Part 2)
By now I am sure you can hardly wait to read this second installment on tithing [insert laughing to tears emoticon]. So far, we’ve looked at two frames of reference. First, the Bible really does command us to tithe; and it is a command that comes with the promise of blessing when we obey. Second, the prevalent biblical theme of firstfruits teaches us the reason God commands us to tithe is to help us remember that all of our wealth really belongs to Him. This month we will conclude with our final viewpoints on tithing: stewardship and worship. Stewardship: Tithing teaches us more than just tithing. Like many wonderful theological truths, the idea of stewardship is woven into the Creation story and the resulting Covenant: "God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. God blessed them; and God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth, and subdue it; and rule over the fish of the sea and over the bir