We cannot have good eyes – we cannot have 20/20 vision - if we do not deal with our heart and habits regarding and .
(Pr. 22:9; 28:22; Lk. 16:11)

Jesus is inviting to us to a life of clarity that leads to thriving, maturity and .

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First matters because the first . (Gn. 4:3-5)

The first thing God did in creation was to show His love by choosing . (1 Pet. 1:20)

Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine. Proverbs 3:9–10

Tithing says first matters that the of our gross income goes to the work of God. (Mal. 3:8-10)

The first tithe we know of was given by Abraham, the father not only of the Jewish nation but also the father of all who .
(Gn. 14:18-20)

And our father in the faith gave the first tithe not to the Jewish system or because of a law. Abraham gave it to . (Hb. 7:17)

Jesus the tithe but warned us not to turn it into a legalistic act that we use as an excuse to neglect other facets of God’s kingdom. (Mt. 23:23)

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