Biblical Financial Training: The Foundation of Offering
If we were to name a people in the world who have received financial blessing, it would certainly be the Jewish people. Wherever they live, they succeed in building economic wealth. Their secret is not merely wisdom or hard work, but a thorough financial training rooted in God’s Law.
From an early age, Jewish parents teach their children how to handle money, beginning with the principle of “giving to God first.” Offering is not simply a lesson in economics—it is training that plants the faith that “God is the Lord of my life.” Children naturally grow up with the conviction that “money is not mine; it must first be given to God,” and they practice this throughout their lives. This becomes the source of the blessing of “reaping what is sown” (2 Corinthians 9:6-10).
In the Law given by God, there were various kinds of tithes and offerings. These were used to honour God, to support priests and Levites, to keep worship and festivals, and to care for the poor (Numbers 18:21; Deuteronomy 14:22-23, 28-29). By giving to God first and sharing with their neighbours, the Jewish people sustained their community and passed this faith on to future generations.
They were also careful in how they gave. Before worship, they prepared their offerings in advance and set them apart with care before bringing them to the synagogue. What is given to God is not something taken out on impulse, but an expression of devotion prepared from the heart.
We, too, are people who build our lives on Scripture. Offering is not a mere formality but an act of faith, confessing that “God is the Lord of my life.” The apostle Paul teaches that we should not give reluctantly or under compulsion, but present a prepared gift with joy, for God loves a cheerful giver (2 Corinthians 9:7). Stinginess comes from the unbelief and greed of thinking, “This is mine,” but wholehearted giving to God is always followed by His abundant blessing.
If we want our children to live blessed lives and for the church’s future to be strong, we must teach them this faith and discipline from a young age. Sincere worship and the training of giving offerings to God will become the foundation for a truly blessed life.
Word of the week
Giving an offering is a confession of faith that God is the owner of all things. God can bless us far beyond what we can imagine. When giving an offering, we should not do it reluctantly or under compulsion. We should prepare in advance and give with gratitude and joy.
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If we were to name a people in the world who have received financial blessing, it would certainly be the Jewish people. Wherever they live, they succeed in building economic wealth. Their secret is not merely wisdom or hard work, but a thorough financial training rooted in God’s Law.
From an early age, Jewish parents teach their children how to handle money, beginning with the principle of “giving to God first.” Offering is not simply a lesson in economics—it is training that plants the faith that “God is the Lord of my life.” Children naturally grow up with the conviction that “money is not mine; it must first be given to God,” and they practice this throughout their lives. This becomes the source of the blessing of “reaping what is sown” (2 Corinthians 9:6-10).
In the Law given by God, there were various kinds of tithes and offerings. These were used to honour God, to support priests and Levites, to keep worship and festivals, and to care for the poor (Numbers 18:21; Deuteronomy 14:22-23, 28-29). By giving to God first and sharing with their neighbours, the Jewish people sustained their community and passed this faith on to future generations.
They were also careful in how they gave. Before worship, they prepared their offerings in advance and set them apart with care before bringing them to the synagogue. What is given to God is not something taken out on impulse, but an expression of devotion prepared from the heart.
We, too, are people who build our lives on Scripture. Offering is not a mere formality but an act of faith, confessing that “God is the Lord of my life.” The apostle Paul teaches that we should not give reluctantly or under compulsion, but present a prepared gift with joy, for God loves a cheerful giver (2 Corinthians 9:7). Stinginess comes from the unbelief and greed of thinking, “This is mine,” but wholehearted giving to God is always followed by His abundant blessing.
If we want our children to live blessed lives and for the church’s future to be strong, we must teach them this faith and discipline from a young age. Sincere worship and the training of giving offerings to God will become the foundation for a truly blessed life.
Word of the week
Giving an offering is a confession of faith that God is the owner of all things. God can bless us far beyond what we can imagine. When giving an offering, we should not do it reluctantly or under compulsion. We should prepare in advance and give with gratitude and joy.