What specifically are the "tithes and contributions" spoken of in Malachi 3:8? Is this talking about money?

"8 Will man rob God? Yet you are robbing me. But you say, 'How have we robbed you?' In your tithes and contributions."

Lots of pastors use this to convince people to give money to the church. I don't feel it's talking specifically about money. What do you say?

Malachi 3:8

AMP - ⁸ Will a man rob or defraud God? Yet you rob and defraud Me. But you say, In what way do we rob or defraud You? [You have withheld your] tithes and offerings.

Clarify • Share • Report • Asked July 17 2014 • John valdez Loeo Supporter