A tithe (which means “tenth”) is defined as the first 10% of a person’s income that is to be given back to the local church and is a principle that is taught throughout the entire Bible. When we tithe, we are expressing worship in the one tangible way that we have to put God first in our lives.
Bringing our tithes is an opportunity for us to give God our thanks, show God we trust Him and fight against greed in our hearts… all while allowing us to be a part of the most important work in life that is spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ!
Let’s be honest. Most of us work too hard for too little. So for many, the idea of tithing, bringing the first 10% of our income to the Church, seems overwhelming. Here’s the thing. It doesn’t matter how much or how little we make, God promises to pour out blessings on us when we tithe.
Tithing is about training our heart to trust God at His word. In Malachi 3:10, the Bible says we can take the promises of God to the bank. When we bring our first and best back to God, He promises to bless the rest. We can’t out give God.
If you haven’t started tithing yet, we want to extend the 90 Day Tithing Challenge to you. It's simple. Starting today donate 10% of your weekly earnings to the ministry here at Graceway over the next 90 days. Commit completely to this challenge, no backing out, no shortcuts. Give each week faithfully and give it first. Then at the end of 90 days if you need to stop then that's ok. However, I promise that if you will give to the Lord first you will always have enough left over for everything else and you will find a joy like you have never experienced as a disciple of Christ.
If you are willing to take the 90 Day Tithing Challenge, please let us know. We would love to help encourage you along the way and celebrate with you when you complete it. Please fill out the have questions form below and type 90 Day Tithing Challenge in the message box. I cant wait to hear how God blesses you through this.