Steve Hunter Bible Study

I often hear, "You can tithe any amount you want. It doesn't really mean a tenth of your income." Note the resistance to do what the Bible commands in this statement. I see apprehension and lack of trust , maybe selfishness , a lack of thankfulness , a lack of generosity toward God. Maybe God won't provide enough to pay my bills. Maybe I won't be able to spend as lavishly on my own needs. Maybe I will need to give up something to give this much. Ask yourself, why am I resistant to give a full 10%? Do I really fully trust God in my finances? Malachi 3:10  (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. ***God wants to bless you in your obedience.  He says, "Test me."  This is one of the only plac...

New year's resolutions, we all make them, well almost everyone... all except for the non-establishmentarians out there. We do appreciate your individuality, but before you strike down the idea of resolutions, consider this...even though everyone is doing it, resolutions can be a good thing. Here's why... From time to time it's important to take an inventory of our finances, lifestyle, diet, reading, prayer, Bible, church, time with family, time with our kids, activity level, health, and so much more. Considering resolutions alone is a humbling step as we realize the habits or excessive commitments we had over time. Still, there are many things we need to get done that have been on hold. This evaluation time sets a clear prioritization of time and puts first things first. So, in making a resolution, we should consider the priority level , make a written schedule . Written goals that are placed in a prominent place where we see them often like a daytimer or refrige...