Malachi 3:10
Assamese - 2019 (ইণ্ডিয়ান ৰিভাইচ ভাৰচন (IRV) আচামিচ - 2019)
তোমালোকে তোমালোকৰ সমস্ত আয়ৰ দশমাংশ মোৰ গৃহত আহাৰ হ’বৰ কাৰণে ভঁৰাললৈ আনা। মই তোমালোকলৈ আকাশৰ দুৱাৰ মুকলি কৰিম নে নকৰিম, আৰু ঠায়ে নধৰাকৈ তোমালোকলৈ আশীৰ্ব্বাদ বৰ্ষাম নে নবৰ্ষাম, তাক জানিবলৈ তোমালোকে ইয়াৰেই মোক পৰীক্ষা কৰি চোৱা।” বাহিনীসকলৰ যিহোৱাই এই কথা কৈছে।
What Does This Mean?
In Malachi 3:10, God is speaking and tells the people to bring their tithes (a tenth of what they earn) to the storehouse, which was like a church today. He promises that if they do this, He will bless them abundantly.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a piggy bank where you put some money to help others. God says, 'Fill up your piggy bank with the right amount, and I'll make sure you get so many surprises you won't be able to count them all!'
Historical Background
Malachi was written around 430 BC by the prophet Malachi to the post-exilic community. The people had returned from Babylonian captivity but were facing spiritual apathy and disobedience, including neglecting their tithes.
Living It Out Today
Today, this verse can be applied as a reminder for Christians to faithfully give their tithe to support church activities and ministry work, trusting that God will provide abundantly in return. For example, someone might struggle with finances but decides to tithe more consistently, finding new doors of opportunity open.
Topics
faithfulnessblessingtithegenerosityobediencetrust
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'prove' God in this verse?
'Prove me now' means to test or try out what God says. It's a call for the people to follow His instructions and see if they receive the blessings He promises.
How can modern Christians apply Malachi 3:10?
Christians today can faithfully give their tithe, trusting in God’s promise of abundant blessing. This practice supports church activities and shows faith in God's provision.
What were the Israelites struggling with when this was written?
The Israelites had returned from exile but faced spiritual apathy and disobedience, including neglecting their tithes to support temple functions and priestly duties.
Is there a limit to God's blessing as promised in Malachi 3:10?
The verse speaks of an overflowing blessing that exceeds any container. While the extent is vast, it depends on faithfulness and trust in God’s promise.