Test Me in This: God's Promise of Blessings Through Generosity

 The verse Malachi 3:10. It is one of the few places in the Bible where God explicitly invites people to test Him regarding blessings tied to giving.

Malachi 3:10 (NIV)

"Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this," says the LORD Almighty, "and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it."

Context of Malachi 3:10

• This verse is part of a rebuke to Israel, where God accuses them of robbing Him by withholding their tithes and offerings.
• The "storehouse" refers to the temple treasury, which was meant to support the Levites, priests, and the poor.
• God challenges His people to test Him—a rare moment in Scripture where He permits this—to see if He will not bless them abundantly in return.

Does This Apply to Donating Money for a Good Cause?

• While this verse specifically speaks about tithing in the Old Testament, many Christians believe the principle of generosity and divine blessing applies more broadly.
• The New Testament also encourages giving with a cheerful heart, as seen in 2 Corinthians 9:6-7, where Paul teaches that God loves a cheerful giver and that those who give generously will also reap generously.

Conclusion

If you give for a good cause, whether it's to help the poor, support a ministry, or spread kindness, God promises to bless generosity. However, the blessing may not always be financial—it can come in many forms, such as peace, provision, or unexpected opportunities.