• Psalm 24:1
    The earth is the LORD’s, and all its fullness,
    The world and those who dwell therein.

     
  • Haggai 2:8
    ‘The silver is Mine, and the gold is Mine,’ says the LORD of hosts.
     
  • Malachi 3:8-10
    "Will a man rob God?
    Yet you have robbed Me!
    But you say,
    "In what way have we robbed You?"
    In tithes and offerings.
    You are cursed with a curse,
    For you have robbed Me,
    Even this whole nation.
    Bring all the tithes into the storehouse,
    That there may be food in My house,
    And try Me now in this,"
    Says the LORD of hosts,
    "If I will not open for you the windows of heaven
    And pour out for you such blessing
    That there will not be room enough to receive it.

     
  • Genesis 14:19
    And he blessed him and said:
    "Blessed be Abram of God Most High,
    Possessor of heaven and earth;
     
  • Psalm 50:10-12
    For every beast of the forest is Mine,
    And the cattle on a thousand hills.
    I know all the birds of the mountains,
    And the wild beasts of the field are Mine. “If I were hungry, I would not tell you;
    For the world is Mine, and all its fullness.

     
  • Job 41:11
    Who has preceded Me, that I should pay him?
    Everything under heaven is Mine.
     


Related Scriptures

  • Leviticus 27:30
    And all the tithe of the land, whether of the seed of the land or of the fruit of the tree, is the LORD's. It is holy to the LORD.
     
For more scripture references, please see Bible verses for God's Ownership of Everything


Resources

Passover of the Most High God

'Ready Answer' by David C. Grabbe

Among God's many titles is one that proclaims His supremacy over all others: 'God Most High.' It provides confidence in God's governance of our lives.


What Does God Really Want? (Part 4)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

We are called to fulfill our job as a steward, entrusted with managing, protecting, preserving, attending, and increasing what has been entrusted to us.


Tithing

Bible Study by Martin G. Collins

The biblical system of tithing has been a point of controversy among Christians for centuries. Was the law of tithing changed for Christ's church?


Tithing (1995)

Bible Study by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The subject of tithing is bound to spawn arguments in this time, but the biblical teaching about it is very simple: The tithe is God's and still in force!


This Land Is Our Land

'Prophecy Watch' by Mike Ford

More and more land is owned by the government—a situation that contradicts the biblical principles concerning individual land ownership.


Ending Your Financial Worries

Herbert W. Armstrong Booklet

Even with all the political problems hanging over us, Americans are most concerned about their personal finances. Here is how your financial problems can be solved!


Why We Tithe (Part 1)

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Tithing both precedes and transcends the covenant, having a deep spiritual significance far beyond the letter of the law: learning to give as God gives.


Tithing: 'Try Me Now!' (Part Two)

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

Tithing requires faith and trust in God, who provides our ability to acquire wealth. Each member must make his own decision. Tithing is based on increase.



For more resources, please see the library topic for God's Ownership of Everything