God's constancy means...

Mal 3:6-7

• We are not consumed because of His generosity toward us
• His command to return is generosity toward us (1 John 5:3)

Why generosity, Malachi?

• Surprise at our lack of perspective (Mal 3:8-9)
  • Disciplined giving of a fixed percentage
  • Robbery is the pathway to curses

3 Reasons for the Tithe

• Ministry and celebration (Deut 14:23)
• Provision for the priests (Deut 14:27, Num 18:21)
• Care for the community (Deut 14:28-29)

Why generosity, Malachi?

• Invitation to Blessing (Mal 3:10-12)
  • Abundance that cannot be contained
  • Abundance that cannot be destroyed
  • Abundance that tells His story
• Reminder of who we're dealing with (Mal 3:13-15)
  • God is not unjust
  • God is not un-generous