It is an important lesson for christians. One cannot give his money unless he completely gives himself to Christ and recognizes His sovereignty over his life. When we read the New Testament, we find that one of the two will have dominon over ones heart- money or the Lord.One has to chose either of the two; Jacob teaches us to make the right choice.May I say, one who understands the love of God Almighty and absolutely identifies himself with Christ will never hesitate to give even more than one-tenth of what the Lord has given him.