Tithing is Me

   The Lord made the heavens and the earth. Genesis 1:1

   The Lord (owner) planted a garden for man (steward). Genesis 2:8

   The tree of knowledge of good and evil is a symbol of ownership. Gen 2:9, 15-17

   Obey and be blessed; disobey and be cursed/destroyed.

The temple:

   My body - and wealth - is the outer court of my temple.

   "Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the first fruits..." Proverbs 3:9-10 

   My soul (mind, will, emotions) is the inner court.

   My spirit (where the Holy Spirit lives) is the most holy place. 

                          From a sermon by retired Pastor Tommy Reid, Buffalo, NY