Tithes and Offerings

Just a short but sweet notation...

A tithe is a portion, a 10th of your income as seen in the Old Testament, and "according to your income" in the New Testament (1 Corinthians 16:2).  A tithe was a must.

An offering was given out of gratitude to our Heavenly Father for many and varied things He has done for the individual; a willing, cheerful overflow of the heart. 

The giving of tithes and offerings can help us overcome greed and love of money and promote that cheerful giving.  As followers of Jesus Christ, we can follow Him who was rich yet for our sakes became poor (2 Corinthians 8:9).  He gave the ultimate offering, that of His life to make atonement for our souls.  Let us give back in gratitude. 

                                                              ~ERC  2016~