Money Matters part 2 - Scott Mayo

March 15, 2026 
 
The Tithe: A Test of Faith 
 
Malachi 3:10-12 (NIV) 
 
Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this," says the Lord Almighty, "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. I will prevent pests from devouring your crops, and the vines in your fields will not drop their fruit before it is ripe," says the Lord Almighty. "Then all the nations will call you blessed, for yours will be a delightful land," says the Lord Almighty. 
 
Matthew 23:23 (NIV) 
 
"Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You give a tenth of your spices--mint, dill and cumin. But you have neglected the more important matters of the law--justice, mercy and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former. 
 
Tithing is not just a duty but a divine invitation to experience God's provision and blessings. 
 
What would happen if we actually put God first? 
 
Tithe with Trust 
 
Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house.  
Malachi 3:10a (NIV) 
 
Test the Truth 
 
Test me in this," says the Lord Almighty, "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. 
Malachi 3:10b (NIV) 
 
Triumph over the Thief 
 
I will prevent pests from devouring your crops, and the vines in your fields will not drop their fruit before it is ripe," says the Lord Almighty. 
Malachi 3:11 (NIV) 
 
The blessed life is a God-first life!