Malachi 3:10 is often quoted to teach Christians that they need to tithe to their local church in order to be blessed financially. However, the context is given to Judah during a time of judgment. Judah was disillusioned with God for not "fulfilling" his promise to return to Jerusalem after they rebuild his temple. So, Judah started to go their own way and started to deal with people and their possessions in a sinful manner. The way that they rebelled against God was by withholding their tithes, which was meant to support the temple system and those without land. God is promising Judah that if they repent and start tithing again, which would indicate their obedience to His law, then he will stop judging them and withholding rain from their land. This verse does not support the prosperity gospel, which teaches that if you give money to God that he will give more back to you. Instead, this verse condemns people who use people for their money instead of use their money to bless people.

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0:57 Context of Malachi 3:10
2:41 What Tithing Actually Means
4:33 What Malachi 3:10 Actually Means
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