Core Laws · Unit 8 · Lesson 3 of 5 · about 5 minutes

Give first

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1 · Read
Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase:Proverbs 3:9 · KJV
2 · The law

Be content with enough; give freely from it.

Law 8 · Enough, and give

3 · What it means

Firstfruits were the first and best part of a harvest, given before the rest was used. Giving first, not from what’s left, puts God first with money.

4 · Quick check

Check 1Firstfruits means giving what is left at the end.

Check 2A modern way to give firstfruits is:

5 · Do today

Set one gift to go out on a fixed day, before other spending.

6 · Reflect

Do I give first, or from leftovers?

Write your answer in the journal.

Answer the checks, or play Listen to the end, to finish.

Go further: Playbook 06 · How to handle money · Books: Proverbs · Deuteronomy · 2 Corinthians