Will A Man Rob or defraud God? Yes, in tithes and offerings you have robbed me (Mal. 3:8-12 AMP). To many, this is a most familiar scripture passage which gives instructions on lifestyle success in giving 10% of your earnings to tithe; And, also, being generous in offerings [giving].
As I reviewed this passage, I began to hear the heart of God concerning executive decisions being made in the marketplace without regard to robbing Him. For example, marketplace leaders want to win. We set winning goals more often at any cost. Winning means keeping the competitive edge; staying in the black; evidence of a loyal and exploding consumer/audience base along with press accolades to name a few. These appear to be healthy goals.You may be faithful in paying tithes and your offerings.
Then how have we robbed God? When we deplete, defraud or rob the resources of God in an individual or business or when we subtract from human value – in any areas. This is robbing God. It is very easy to get blinded by our winning goals and not recognize instantly when our decisions are depleting and defrauding instead of adding value or valuing others. As marketplace leaders, we can use God’s principles and precepts to not only guide our finances in tithes and offerings, but also to examine our business decisions. You have the power in your hand. Maybe you didn’t know it – It is God that causes man’s plans to be successful. There is a God ordained plan to guide you in your executive decisions. It is called the wisdom of God -it will keep you from robbing Him.
Simply choose to humbly inquire of God’s wisdom. God, is my decision within your plan for my success or am I bidding that you work within my decision? He will answer you.
As leaders, we have an awesome responsibility to examine our decisions and its potential end result in the marketplace. Once we release our decisions in the marketplace, it will either release a problem or a solution. The primary question should be: Is my executive decision adding value in life or robbing God?
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