WHY DO WE GIVE?

Giving is one of the key ways we worship God. Throughout Scripture, we see that God gave. As we seek to become more like Christ, we will grow in our giving. The storehouse spoken of in Malachi is what we consider the local church. By partnering our monies together, God’s work is done more effectively. Even Paul recognized this in the newly formed churches of the New Testament. He tells the Corinthians in 2 Corinthians 8:13-15,

“Our desire is not that others might be relieved while you are hard pressed, but that there might be equality.”

At the present time your plenty will supply what they need, so that in turn their plenty will supply what you need. Then there will be equality, as it is written:

“He who gathered much did not have too much, and he who gathered little did not have too little.”

God is a giver. He gives us everything from essential provisions, like the food we eat, to equipping power, self-discipline, and love. Because of His deep love for us, He gave us the ultimate gift of eternal life with Him through the gift of His Son. Centennial Road Church is committed to modeling this spirit of giving, and one of the primary ways we can do this is through returning our tithes to God and giving offerings with cheerful heart.