The Secret to Winning with Money

The Secret to Winning With Money

Series: Making Change

February 21, 2021

Dr. Clayton Chisum

Last week…

I COMMIT TO ATTACK AND PAY OFF ALL MY CONSUMER DEBT

Tithing is the key to being financially faithful to God.

The 1^st reason we tithe is because…

God

Malachi 3:6–8 (NIV)

If God owns it, then I don’t give it, I .

Tithing is RETURNING to God a portion of what he has given us

“God, how are we robbing you?”

God says, “Because you aren’t tithing!”

God owns everything, 100%, and he allows us to keep 90% to manage for our own needs, but return 10% back to him

The 2^nd reason we tithe is because…

Tithing shows

When we tithe and when we don’t, we show who we really are

TITHING SHOWS GOD THAT HE HAS .

It’s a tangible way of showing God that I’m all in…

Exodus 20:1–3 (NIV)

Matthew 6:24 (NIV)

Both God and your money are fighting for your heart.

Tithing is really a .

Until God has control of your money you’re just faking it as a Christian.

Matthew 6:21 (NIV

If you’re giving for the wrong reasons, I’d rather you not give because giving is about worshipful obedience, not getting your money.

The 3^rd reason we tithe is because…

God it.

Proverbs 3:9–10 (NIV)

So what is God asking of us? What is he calling you to do today?

GOD WANTS HIS PEOPLE TO

Malachi 3:10b

This is the only place in Scripture were God says it’s ok to test him.

If you give back 10% of your income and manage the remaining 90% in a godly fashion, God will… BLESS YOU!

The simple fact is: .

Will you make the following commitment before you leave here today?

I COMMIT TO TITHE 10% OF MY INCOME TO GOD THROUGH CENTRAL

So we are going to do something at Central that we’ve never done before. We believe that Jesus changes everything — even our financial situation, and God says that we should test him. So that’s exactly what we’re going to do.

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