Noah Herrin preaches on tithing as part of a series on money, arguing that tithing is a biblical act of stewardship, not a burdensome law. He defines tithing as returning the first and best 10% of what God entrusts to us through the local church and roots that definition in Scripture (especially Malachi 3). Herrin challenges listeners to 'test God' by giving the first 10% and explains that stewardship (we are stewards, not owners) frees people to live generously. He distinguishes true biblical blessing from prosperity gospel promises, describes how tithes fund church mission and mercy, and outlines the church's financial accountability structures. The message closes with an invitation to trust Christ and an encouragement to practice radical obedience even when material blessings don't immediately follow.
“Tithing is returning the first and best 10% of what God entrusts to us through the local church as an act of worship to him.” · Noah Herrin
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Practical takeaways: (1) Consider practicing the tithe as returning the first 10% through your local church, not merely giving leftover money. (2) Adopt a stewardship mindset - you are stewarding what God entrusts, not owning it. (3) 'Test God' as Malachi invites: give sacrificially and trust God's provision even if immediate financial returns aren't guaranteed. (4) Check your church's accountability structures before you give if you need assurance about stewardship.
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