Money Matters

1.      It is an act of worship.  The Bible clearly tells us that all we possess comes from Him.  Therefore, by giving back to Him what He commands us, we give back to Him what He has simply entrusted to us.  By giving our tithes and offerings, we worship Him by demonstrating the fact that He is our True Provider and that we are dependent on Him.

2.      It demonstrates our faithfulness.  We are found to be faithful to God when we demonstrate the discipline in our lives to obey Him.  Malachi 3:10 tells us that the "tithe" or the first tenth of all that God has entrusted to us is a "gift" back to Him.

3.      Your TITHE is your "first fruits", Malachi 3:10, and by definition ten percent of your income.  Your tithe should be given to the general budget of your local church to help fund the programming, personnel, and overhead costs associated with reaching your church's vision.

4.      An OFFERING is any money you give over and above your tithe as a result of the Lord's prompting.  From time to time, the Lord may ask you to give an offering to missions, to help pay down the building note, or to some other kingdom endeavor.