Tithing Today: 3 Unexpected Benefits of TithingChikamu

Day 1: It helps you do better financially

If you have been in church any amount of time you are probably familiar with Malachi 3:10 where God says to “test Him” with the promise that He will “pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it.”

And then Proverbs 3:9-10 echos this, "Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine."

While those verses hold truths that you might have heard before, one of the unexpected benefits of tithing is that it helps you become more financially responsible. And the byproduct of that often leads to a better financial situation.

Just like the numerous studies that have proven that a regular commitment to exercising leads to more healthy eating and lifestyle decisions, so it is with tithing.

By committing to the practice, it forces us to be more disciplined and intentional with our financial decisions, oftentimes resulting in better financial decisions.

In fact, a study by the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy found that households that engage in regular charitable giving, including tithing, tend to exhibit more robust financial management practices.

So tithing serves as a catalyst for financial responsibility. It's not just about giving away money, but about cultivating a thoughtful approach to personal finance. By integrating tithing into your financial routine, you can develop habits that lead to better financial management, responsibility, and overall financial well-being.