There is no place in the Bible where God tells a prophet to ask the people to give a specific amount of money in exchange for a blessing.
Here’s what Scripture actually teaches:
1. Giving Was About Obedience, Not a Transaction
When prophets spoke about giving, it was always about returning to obedience, not “paying for” a blessing.
Malachi 3:10 – “Bring all the tithes into the storehouse… and see if I will not open the windows of heaven and pour you out a blessing…”
Here, God Himself speaks through the prophet Malachi, but He never tells Malachi to set an amount or promise a personal blessing for giving a specific sum. The tithe was already a law of obedience, not a new request for money.
2. True Prophets Never Sold God’s Favor
Throughout the Bible, false prophets are often condemned for using God’s name for profit or gain:
Micah 3:11 – “Her leaders judge for a bribe, her priests teach for a price, and her prophets tell fortunes for money…”
2 Peter 2:3 – “In their greed, these teachers will exploit you with fabricated stories.”
Acts 8:18–20 – When Simon tried to buy the power of God, Peter rebuked him sharply: “May your money perish with you, because you thought you could buy the gift of God with money!”
3. Giving Was Always Heart-Led
When people gave, it was to honor God, support the temple, or the poor — not to buy miracles. To make this clear, I'm talking about giving, not tithing.
2 Corinthians 9:7 – “Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”
Luke 6:38 – Jesus says, “Give, and it will be given to you…” — again, not a set amount, but a principle of generosity that brings spiritual return.
No prophet in the Bible ever said, “God told me if you give $100, or any amount, He’ll bless you.” That kind of message is not biblical — it confuses faith and obedience with buying favor. God blesses faith, obedience, and the heart behind the giving — not the dollar amount.
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Alright family, I’ve added Days 1, 2, and 3 to help you kick off your 30-Day Tithing Faith Challenge!
Now listen — this is where faith gets real. I want you to share your testimony, because somebody out there needs to see that walking with God is about faith, not fake.
When we move in obedience, He moves in overflow — so let’s walk it out together!”
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