the government?” Try handing the tax man a smaller portion than he deserves and see what it gets you! The government wants what it is due, and won’t settle for something else. The Lord is the same way. That’s why Malachi says, “Cursed be the deceiver who has in his flock a male, and takes a vow, but sacrifices to the Lord what is blemished” (1:14). A person should not come to God and offer Him the scraps. If we recognize God as King and Lord, we ought to be unwilling to give Him leftovers. He demands