Giving is an act of worship. Paul told the Corinthians, “Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver” (2 Corinthians 9:7).

Putting an offering in the plate is, for many of us, an important part of a worship service, just like the songs and the sermon.

God set the ultimate example on how to give by the sacrificial giving of His very own Son (Eph. 5:2). Every good and perfect gift comes from the Lord, and so the resources He has blessed believers with ultimately belong to Him. Whether it is from our giftedness in finances, materials, service, and time - it is a believer’s responsibility to be good stewards and give back to the Lord what is His by giving to the church and others.