The Lord accused His people of stealing from Him! Confused, the people ask how have they stolen from God. The answer? In tithes and offerings. This is a shocking accusation in the Bible! What does God's Word say about tithes and offerings?
5 Motives for Giving to God
In Mark 12:41, the Bible says the Lord “beheld.” The Greek verb tense here is translated, "He was beholding;" or "He was observing." The Lord was observing “how the people cast money into the treasury.” He was observing their motives for giving these offerings. The Lord is the “heart-searcher!” Why do you give what you give in the church offering box?