Reference

Malachi 3:6–12
Test Me In This

What if tithing was never primarily about law, but about worship before an unchanging God? In this powerful message, Pastor J explores this perspective through the lens of Malachi 3:6-12. Drawing from the prophet's words, he unveils how giving serves as a spiritual anchor that keeps believers tethered to God's faithfulness, even when hearts tend to wander. Through compelling real-life stories, including his own journey with his wife Karen, Pastor J illustrates how tithing isn't meant to be a cold religious duty but rather a dynamic expression of trust that shapes our relationship with God. He challenges the common misconception that grace eliminates the practice of tithing, suggesting instead that it deepens our understanding of generosity as worship. The message powerfully connects God's unchanging nature—in faithfulness, expectations, and responsiveness—to our modern struggles with trust and devotion. Pastor J concludes with a heartfelt invitation not to shame but to return to God, emphasizing that giving isn't about what God wants from us, but what He wants for us: a people secure in their belonging to Him. His urgent call compels us to examine where we might be trusting our resources more than the God to whom all glory belongs.