The Heart Test

This sermon explores the spiritual discipline of tithing as more than a financial obligation—it is fundamentally a heart test that reveals our trust in God, our gratitude, and our willingness to relinquish control. The pastor addresses the church's neglect in teaching biblical stewardship, particularly to younger generations, and emphasizes that tithing is not about paying bills but about entering into a financial relationship with God. The message challenges believers to shift from viewing tithing as transactional giving to understanding it as participation in God's generous nature. Through personal testimonies and biblical teaching, the sermon demonstrates that when we honor God with our firstfruits, He opens windows of blessing and rebukes the devourer. The "God factor" measures how much room we give God to be God in our finances and lives, moving us from self-trust to God-trust.