Wise People Tithe | Pastor Jake Sweetman

In this sermon, Pastor Jake teaches on the biblical wisdom of tithing from Proverbs 3:9–10: “Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops…” Rather than asking, “Am I required to tithe?” this message reframes the question: “What is the wisest thing I can do with the money God has entrusted to me?” Rooted in Proverbs 3:1–10, this sermon explores how honoring God with the first and best of our increase is an act of trust, worship, obedience, and discipleship. Tithing is not merely a financial practice—it is a spiritual formation practice that trains our hearts to depend on God as Creator, Sustainer, and Provider. Key Scriptures: Proverbs 3:1–10 — Trusting the Lord, honoring Him with wealth, and receiving His provision Proverbs 1:7 — The fear of the Lord as the beginning of wisdom Proverbs 24:16 — The righteous may fall, but they rise again Genesis 1:1 — The meaning of “first” and the principle of firstfruits Deuteronomy 28:8 — The Lord’s blessing on barns and work 2 Chronicles 31:5–10 — Israel bringing tithes and firstfruits to the house of the Lord Malachi 3:10 — Bringing the whole tithe into the storehouse 2 Corinthians 9:6 — Sowing sparingly and reaping sparingly; sowing generously and reaping generously Philippians 4:17–19 — Giving as a fragrant offering and God supplying every need In this message: Tithing is presented as wise living, not merely religious obligation Proverbs 3:5–6 shows that financial obedience begins with trust Firstfruits giving teaches us to give God the first and best, not leftovers Sacrificial generosity is worship God’s commands are expressions of His love and faithfulness The local church is the biblical context for consistent, worshipful giving Generosity forms us into people who trust God more deeply This sermon is a call to close the discipleship gap through obedience: to begin or renew the lifelong pattern of returning the first portion of our income to the Lord in faith, gratitude, and worship. 🌐 Follow Us: - Website: cathedral-church.com - Instagram: instagram.com/cathedral.church - New to faith? Sign up for our 5 week daily devotional!