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06 December 2011
(This is my story but you may have one that is similar.)
To the kids:
“When I was a kid I would spend my most of my allowance as soon as I got it. First I went to K-mart and bought some candy. (Take a bite form the banana.) Then I would go buy an ice cream cone (take another bite). Then I would go back to K-mart and buy some comic books (take another bite).
At church I would reach into my pocket and say "Sorry God. I wish I could give more but this is all I have left." (Throw the banana peel into an offering bucket.)
I was giving God what I had leftover. The Bible says God wants your first fruits, not your leftovers.
Your tithe should come from your money not your Mom's money. Some kids will ask Mom for money for the offering - that's ok, but you still haven't paid your tithe."
Tithing is first base when teaching your kids to have a "grateful heart' When you bring your tithe to God you are saying, "Thank You God! I recognize that everything I have belongs to you!’