Resources by Topic: Money and Giving

I first became aware of tithing as a teenager when my pastor preached on the importance of supporting the local congregation. His sermon drew on Galatians 6:6: “Anyone who receives instruction in the word must share all good things with his instructor.”

When God’s people were robbing Him by withholding tithes and offerings, He said, “Test me in this…and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it” (Malachi 3:10).

Many of those who are heavily involved in multilevel marketing are innocent of the kinds of attitudes and actions I will address in the rest of this blog. There are great examples of people who balance these things well. But just like anything else, being involved with such a business comes with its own unique set of temptations and challenges.

I've read Randy’s book Managing God's Money, and it's awesome. I have a question: if a sinner does good deeds for years, like giving to the poor, then gets saved but dies a month later, will God reward him only for the good deeds done that one month he was a Christian? Or God will reward that person for all the good deeds in his lifetime, even before he became a Christian?

Nanci and I love Mary Clayton Wood, now Mary Clayton Crow, one of our dear friends. Several years ago, M.C. shared at a Generous Giving Conference. I think you’ll find what she says in this excerpt from her testimony to be both encouraging and convicting. 

My long-time friend Mart Green, of the Green family that owns Hobby Lobby, is the founder of Mardel Christian Stores and heads up the missions organization Every Tribe Every Nation. I thought this was a wonderful article he wrote (and not just because he mentions my books). Investing in eternity is what makes our lives count forever.

Even many children in Christian families don’t see their parents give and are not taught and encouraged to give themselves. So they become keepers and accumulators, and essentially self-preoccupied materialists.

Question from reader: I just finished reading your book Managing God's Money and have a question about tithing. I don’t attend a local church but am a born again Christian, who loves God and Jesus Christ. I’m retired and live on Social Security, but I want to start tithing. Do I have to tithe to a local church, or can I tithe to your ministry and other chosen ministries? I’ve been on your website and like what you’re doing, but I want to make sure my tithing is done properly.

Im ersten nachchristlichen Jahrhundert zieht ein Jude allein an einem heißen Nachmittag seine Straße entlang. Den Wanderstab hält er fest in der Hand. Seine Schultern sind gebeugt und die Sandalen mit Staub bedeckt. Sein Gewand ist mit Schweißflecken übersät. Zeit für eine Rast hat er nicht. Es treibt ihn, er muss in die Stadt.

Today’s guest post is by our dear friend Diane Meyer, who tells a great and fun story that really fits with the character of our generous, delightful God. Most giving stories I hear don’t involve a dice game and a Harley Davidson motorcycle. But that’s what makes this one so unique.

Randy Alcorn was interviewed on the subject of money and giving. In the audio clip, he explains the term "treasure in Heaven."

Randy Alcorn was interviewed on the subject of money and giving. In the audio clip, he talks about a passage from Matthew 6. 

Randy Alcorn was interviewed on the subject of money and giving. In the audio clip, he shares about his book The Treasure Principle. 

Randy Alcorn was interviewed on the subject of money and giving. In the audio clip, he talks about why Jesus had so much to say about money.