2nd Corinthians 9:7 Every man according as he purposes in his heart so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loves a cheerful giver.
In some cases, it might not be genuine gratitude to God that drives the giving, in some instances, it was more of a deal that some folks cut with God. Thus, if the blessings do not come down as expected, some individuals do turn sour, and accuse The Lord of not upholding His end of the bargain. Tithing was never intended to be a contract, it was intended to be as an acknowledgement of God as the owner of everything we have, and also to put a check on inherent covetousness in our fallen human nature.
Therefore, when the Christian gives, and returns to God, it should never be looked upon as us cutting a deal, for if we were to view it that way, it would just be quid pro quo, dressed up in sacerdotal garments….. Malachi 3:8 Will a man rob God? Yet you have robbed me. But you say, Wherein have we robbed thee? In tithes and offerings. 9 You are cursed with a curse: for you have robbed me, even this whole nation.
Malachi 3:10 Bring you all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it. 11 And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, and he shall not destroy the fruits of your ground; neither shall your vine cast her fruit before the time in the field, saith the Lord of hosts.
Matthew 10: 7 And as you go, preach, saying, the kingdom of heaven is at hand. 8 Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely you have received, freely give.
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!