Giving is an act of worship. The stewardship of our finances provides Christians an opportunity to honor God and respond to His generous grace (Proverbs 3:9). It reminds us He is the giver of every good and perfect gift (James 1:17) and we are called to be a generous people.

Giving is also an opportunity to demonstrate our reliance on God for all things, reminding us all we own, not just what we give, belongs to the Lord (Psalm 24:1). God doesn’t need our money, gifts, or resources, but He gives them to us to be used to pursue the mission He has given us to make disciples (2 Corinthians 9:7).