Cultivating respect for the Lord

The Giving of Tithes

“You must set aside a tithe of your crops—one-tenth of all the crops you harvest each year. Bring this tithe to the designated place of worship—the place the Lord your God chooses for his name to be honored—and eat it there in his presence. This applies to your tithes of grain, new wine, olive oil, and the firstborn males of your flocks and herds. Doing this will teach you always to fear the Lord your God.”  – Deuteronomy 14:22-23

Back in the olden days, the Israelites gave their tithe of grain, new wine, olive oil and the firstborn males of their flocks and herds – the best of their first harvest to God.

Today, I will offer God the tithe of my income as well as my heart, soul and mind. Only the best for the Lord… To teach me to cultivate respect for the Lord (fear of the Lord).

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