eturn unto
me, and I will return unto you, saith the Lord of hosts. But ye said,
Wherein shall we return? Will a man rob God? Yet ye have robbed me. But ye
say, Wherein have we robbed thee? In tithes and offerings. Ye are cursed
with a curse: for ye have robbed me, even this whole nation. Bring ye all
the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and
prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the
windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be
room enough to receive it. And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes,
and he shall not destroy [corrupt, margin] the fruit of your ground;
neither shall your vine cast her fruits before the time in the field,
saith the Lord of hosts.' Mal. 3:7-11.

"Bring in the tithes and offerings, that God may be pleased with you, and
bless your labors that they be profitable. Before we proceed further, let
us notice what offerings are accepted with God. 'But to do good and to
communicate [share] forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well
pleased.' Heb. 13:16. To whom shall we communicate, or with whom shall we
share? 'Let him that is taught in the Word communicate unto him that
teacheth in all good things.... And let us not be weary in well-doing: for
in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.' Gal. 6:6-9. Here is one
class. Share with those who teach you in the Word. 'Distributing to the
necessity of saints: given to hospitality.' Rom. 12:13. Distribute to
needy saints, and God will never let you come to want for so doing. There
is yet another class. 'As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good
unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.'
Gal. 6:10.

"We will now look into the New Testament Scriptures to see what God has
promised there. These are Jesus' own words: 'Give, and it shall be given
unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running
over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure ye mete
withal it shall be measured to you again.' Luke 6:38. Surely if any one is
needy, he had better begin giving and receive the hundredfold. No danger
of coming to want with such a promise from the great God hanging over you.
Move out and no longer fear; for 'my God shall supply all your need
according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.' Phil. 4:19. 'Yes,' says
some one, 'you ministers and gospel workers can depend upon God for what
you need,