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Meadow Glade Church
11001 NE 189th St
Battle Ground, WA 98604
Meadow Glade Church
11001 NE 189th St
Battle Ground, WA 98604
Why We Give
Tithe and Offerings - It is All About Worship
Biblical stewardship is the total commitment of the heart of God. This includes the returning of the Lord's tithe and the giving of freewill offerings as an expression of our spiritual worship.
There are seven theological realities that help establish a biblical framework for understanding the returning of tithe and the giving of offerings by God's people as they worship Him, in Scripture.
1. An acknowledgement of God’s creatorship of the universe and the world that we live in. Genesis 1:1, for example, starts with the assertion: “In the beginning, God.”
2. An expression of partnership with the Divine. As God’s stewards, we live and exist for His purpose. We are entrusted with the responsibility of taking care of all of His resources in the world.
(Genesis 1:26,28).
3. Making a statement of commitment to the rule of Jesus in the world and in their personal lives (Matt. 6:33).
4. A recognition of the blessings of God that come to us because of His goodness and abundant grace in Christ Jesus (John 1:14,16-17).
5. A response of love and gratitude that is generated from the heart (I John 4:19). “We love Him because He first loved us.”
6. A demonstration, in thanksgiving, of their faith and trust in God, the Provider and Sustainer of life (Phil. 4:19).
7. The living of a covenant relationship with God where He is both Savior and Lord (Jer. 29:12,13).
There are seven theological realities that help establish a biblical framework for understanding the returning of tithe and the giving of offerings by God's people as they worship Him, in Scripture.
1. An acknowledgement of God’s creatorship of the universe and the world that we live in. Genesis 1:1, for example, starts with the assertion: “In the beginning, God.”
2. An expression of partnership with the Divine. As God’s stewards, we live and exist for His purpose. We are entrusted with the responsibility of taking care of all of His resources in the world.
(Genesis 1:26,28).
3. Making a statement of commitment to the rule of Jesus in the world and in their personal lives (Matt. 6:33).
4. A recognition of the blessings of God that come to us because of His goodness and abundant grace in Christ Jesus (John 1:14,16-17).
5. A response of love and gratitude that is generated from the heart (I John 4:19). “We love Him because He first loved us.”
6. A demonstration, in thanksgiving, of their faith and trust in God, the Provider and Sustainer of life (Phil. 4:19).
7. The living of a covenant relationship with God where He is both Savior and Lord (Jer. 29:12,13).
The Lord's Tithe - An Expression of Our Faithfulness
Leviticus 27:32 provides the primary principle for tithe and tithing in the Bible. Tithe is a fixed portion, a “tenth,” or ten percent of our total income and increase from “everything.” While it is true that God owns everything in the world, He, as the Owner, has made a special claim on this percentage of our income. It is His portion and property. We are able to return it because of the blessings He has already bestowed upon us. From a theological perspective, we don’t "pay" tithe, because this would assume that the money is ours. Tithe is “returned” to the rightful Owner, and that Owner is God.
Other important biblical principles of tithe include the following: It is holy to God; it is a spiritual response even though we may return it in monetary form; it is an act of worship whereby we acknowledge His sovereignty and it is an expression of our faithfulness to Him. It is a matter of a “right” relationship with God (Mal. 3:7).
Other important biblical principles of tithe include the following: It is holy to God; it is a spiritual response even though we may return it in monetary form; it is an act of worship whereby we acknowledge His sovereignty and it is an expression of our faithfulness to Him. It is a matter of a “right” relationship with God (Mal. 3:7).
Freewill Offerings - Our Best for God
Tithe and offerings, in many ways are similar but they are also very different. For example, whereas tithe is about a specific quantity of the whole (our increase), offerings are about the quality of the gift. Notice this instruction from God to His people, Israel, “If any of you—either an Israelite or an alien living in Israel—presents a gift for a burnt offering to the Lord, either to fulfill a vow or as a freewill offering, you must present a male without defect. . .” (Lev. 22:18,19). The primary principle of offerings is that we give God our best in recognition of who He is--the Giver of all good gifts (Jas. 1:17).
“How do I determine my best?” The Bible provides two elements that can assist us with this matter. The first is that we must give God an offering in proportion to the reception of His many blessings (Deut. 16:17). The second is that we give from a joyful heart (2 Cor. 8:12; 9:6,7). In practice, our best in offerings could be a percentage higher then ten percent (more than tithe); it could be another ten percent (equal to tithe); or it may mean a percentage lower or less then ten percent of our earnings. For offerings, the amount is immaterial because there is no limit to our giving. It’s about the quality—our best—that we give to God. In the case of the widow who gave her two mites at the temple, she gave all (Luke 21:4).
“How do I determine my best?” The Bible provides two elements that can assist us with this matter. The first is that we must give God an offering in proportion to the reception of His many blessings (Deut. 16:17). The second is that we give from a joyful heart (2 Cor. 8:12; 9:6,7). In practice, our best in offerings could be a percentage higher then ten percent (more than tithe); it could be another ten percent (equal to tithe); or it may mean a percentage lower or less then ten percent of our earnings. For offerings, the amount is immaterial because there is no limit to our giving. It’s about the quality—our best—that we give to God. In the case of the widow who gave her two mites at the temple, she gave all (Luke 21:4).
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