Day 4

Through the story of the rich young ruler, we can see how giving makes us more like Jesus, but with a different result than the poor widow. This young ruler was anxious to talk with Jesus. He wanted to be a good person; perfect in fact! He just didn’t know how to actually be perfect. We soon find out that this guy has completely missed the point. After talking with Jesus, he walks away disappointed. He was really counting on his wealth to save him. He may not have said it in so many words, but his inability to part with his money spoke for him. In instructing us to tithe, God is reminding us that our money can’t save us. Jesus reminds us that there is only one who is perfect and He is the only way to salvation. A true sign that we’re trusting God with our lives is if we’re trusting Him with our money.