Pastor Adam Bishop traces a thread through Scripture—Cain and Abel, Abraham and Jacob, Deuteronomy’s tithe, Joshua’s test with Achan and Ai, and David’s prayer—to show why followers of Jesus put God first. The “first and best” principle isn’t only about money; it’s a discipleship posture that shapes career decisions, dating, school, and marriage.

Trust grows when we put God first and do things God’s way. Practically, tithing becomes a training ground for trust—returning the first ten percent as an act of worship. Over time, generosity shifts from duty to delight, and materialism loosens its grip. As David confessed, “Everything comes from You” (1 Chronicles 29:14). That’s the freedom God invites us into as we let Jesus set the mission and let generosity set the pace.