Something God has been teaching me lately is the difference between tithing and donating.
🔑 Tithing is obedience — giving back to God the first 10% of what He has already given us. It’s not really about money, but about trust and putting Him first. In Malachi 3:10, God says: “Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse... Test me in this... and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it.”
👐 Donating, on the other hand, is generosity above and beyond the tithe. It’s giving freely, cheerfully, and from the overflow — whether that’s to someone in need, a cause, or even a ministry we feel called to support.
Both matter. Both change lives. But the heart posture is different. 💜
👉 Question for you today:
How do you personally view tithing vs. donating? Do you feel God calling you to grow in one area more than the other right now?
💬 My Answer:
For me, I’ve realized that tithing isn’t optional — it’s God’s command, and it blesses the 90% I keep. But donating fills my heart with joy because it’s me getting to go above and beyond and join in God’s work freely. I want to grow in both!