Purpose Church

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6849 Prestige Lane, Ste 129

Hixson, TN 37343​

THE IMPORTANCE OF TITHE AND OFFERING
First, we want to say THANK YOU to each and every one of you who faithfully tithe and give offerings to Purpose Church. We appreciate your obedience. It is vitally important and we don't receive it lightly.
Secondly, to those who are not tithing, or you have not been consistance in your obedience to faithfully tithe, we want to share with you why it is so important.


Let us share with you four reasons why tithing is the most important thing you can do to get ahead financially:


1. God commands us to tithe.


Tithing is not some scheme that churches came up with to guilt people into forking over their cash so the church can pay the bills. It’s not in the least! We tithe because God said to do it. Read Malachi 3:8-12.
Let’s understand a few things as they relate to tithing:

Tithing means 10%. In other words, when we make $10, we give $1 to God. When we make $100, we give $10.
Our tithe is to be brought to the “storehouse”—in the Old Testament that was the temple, in the New Testament, that’s the church.

When we tithe, God makes us better off financially.

When we don’t tithe, we are not eligible to receive the benefit of the obedience of tithing.Remember, God owns everything! So tithing is returning to God a portion of what He has given you. He allows you to keep 90% to manage your own needs. And, God wants you to test him in this: Reread Malachi 3:10b.

2. Tithing shows God that He has 100% of your heart.


Tithing is a tangible way of showing God that you’re all in. The great German reformer, Martin Luther, observed that in a Christian’s life, "There are three conversions necessary: the conversion of the heart, the mind, and the purse.”
God knows if we give back the first 10%, we’ve placed Him before money. Tithing tells God that He’s number one in your life. The tithe is the Lord’s way of asking us to show our love. Giving God a percentage of our earnings shows that we put our love for Him before our need for money. Why is this so important? Very simple: God won’t rest until He’s number one in our lives!

3. When you tithe, God intervenes and enables you to be better off living on 90% rather than 100%.


If we give away 10% of our income and manage the remaining 90% in a godly fashion, God will …

  • Give us raises
  • Sustain our health so we can keep our jobs
  • Allow us to keep our job in the midst of a difficult economy
  • Curb our spending impulse
  • Give us the desire/motivation to save
  • Relieve our anxiety about money
  • Meet a need that might arise in someone else’s life


This list is just the tip of the iceberg. The simple fact is: You cannot out-give God. You will be better off financially giving away 10% and living off 90% than keeping everything and going at life alone!

4. Tithing evaluates your missional heart.


Who cares if you become the richest person in the world, if you lose your soul and the souls of those you could have reached? Read Matthew 28:18-20. This is the Great Commission. This is the mission of our church. This is the mission Jesus gave us. When you tithe, you help make that happen!


Jesus said where your treasure is, there your heart will be also (Matthew 6:21). If you look at where you spend your money, you will find what you treasure. When you give to God, you are blessed beyond anything you could imagine. When you tithe, you give your first and best to God, knowing He will supply your needs.

Difference Between Tithes and Offerings


Tithes and offerings are closely related because they both involve giving. However, there are two key differences between tithes and offerings: Amount


Tithes literally mean “one-tenth”, so it has a set amount of 10% of your income, as defined by Scripture: “A tithe of everything from the land, whether grain from the soil or fruit from the trees, belongs to the Lord; it is holy to the Lord.” (Leviticus 27:30)


Meanwhile, offerings have no set amount. Everyone can decide how much to give with each offering, as mentioned in the Bible, “Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the Lord your God that He has given you.” (Deuteronomy 16:17)


Why Do We Bring Tithes in Church


Tithing is a source of income for your church. Like any other institution, the church needs that money to pay upkeep costs and stay in operation. The church has weekly bills it is responsible for that must be paid on time, just as you do. The church relies on your tithe each week to function in many areas.
Here are some examples of what the church may use your tithes for:

  • Paying pastors, ministers, and other church staff members
  • Funding outreach programs, support missionary work, and other initiatives that spread the Gospel around the world, and donations for those in need
  • Maintaining the church building and equipment, utilities, so they can provide a safe and welcoming space for church services
  • Supporting the children's ministry and other church programs
  • The ability to spread to Gospel around the world through the internet


​We have made it as easy for you to tithe and give offerings in many ways when you cannot make it to church.

  • online giving- purposechurchtn.com
  • Text2Give- text the amount to 84321
  • Venmo- @PurposeChurchTN
  • Church Center App- check you app store


Thank you again for your faithfulness to Purpose Church.

MAILING ADDRESS

Purpose Church

5251 Highway 153, #184

Hixson, TN 37343