Tithe for Joy

Deuteronomy teaches that tithing was meant to teach Israel to revere and rejoice before the Lord. Giving was woven into celebration! Paul echoes this spirit when he says, “each one should give what they have decided in their heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. This week we see how the word of God reframes generosity as joy and not pressure. When trust replaces fear, giving becomes a delight. The final invitation is not merely to tithe but to become the kind of people who give with glad and confident hearts.