For many believers, the question of giving money to the church is both practical and deeply personal.

Some approach it with clarity and conviction. Others carry uncertainty, shaped by past experiences, questions about how money is used, or discomfort with how giving has been communicated.

At its core, however, giving to the church is not primarily a financial issue. It is a spiritual one.

Scripture consistently presents giving as an expression of trust, worship, and participation in the work of God. To understand what the Bible says about giving to the church, we have to look beyond the act itself and examine the purpose it serves in the life of a believer and the body of Christ.

Wealth is a blessing from God, but it carries a real spiritual danger: the temptation to forget the One who gave it. This warning echoes through Scripture - from Moses’ words to Israel on the edge of the Promised Land to Jesus’ parable of the Rich Fool. Let’s unpack how these two passages speak powerfully to Christians today about stewardship, self-sufficiency, and storing up treasure that lasts.

Does the New Testament require Christians to tithe? Discover what Jesus and Paul teach about giving, stewardship, and generosity that flows from the heart.

You may have heard the statistic that Jesus spoke more about money and possessions than any other topic during His earthly ministry. While some debate the accuracy of this claim, it’s undeniable that Jesus had much to say on the subject.

God created you with purpose and has entrusted you with meaningful opportunities. Explore what Scripture teaches about calling, spiritual opposition, and faithful stewardship.

It is difficult to watch the events happening in Israel, Gaza, and Ukraine and consider the level of brutality that people can impose on one another. That kind of behavior seems inhuman. How can some people cause such harm to others? The apostle Paul reveals the answer in his letter to the Ephesians.

Whenever I read the Scriptures, especially when it involves a story, I try to imagine it as if I am physically standing there watching the events unfolding. This helps me not to interpret the text the same way every time and usually causes me to ask questions I wouldn't ask through casual reading. This happened recently while reading Jesus' feeding of the five thousand, and, as it often happens when meditating on God's word, I saw something new.

It’s no easy task trying to get people to understand the beauty of giving and generosity. Giving is an expression of worship, an invitation to partner with God in everything. It requires you to “place your bet” on the work of God over the physical comfort of predictability. Many of us have felt the discomfort of calculating the amount of money God has deemed his tithe and tried to do the math on how that would impact our wallet.

Discover how to manage money God’s way with five practical biblical financial stewardship steps for budgeting, debt, wise counsel, contentment, and generosity.

Having financial goals is important; without goals, it's hard to know if we're on track when it comes to Biblical stewardship. But goals themselves aren't enough - we also need to instill the habits necessary to reach them. It's great to have a goal to pay off our credit cards, but if we don't put in place the disciplines needed to get there, the goal itself doesn't help us. 

In our last article, we shared the difference between stewardship and generosity; you can read about it here. In this article, we're diving deeper into generosity and what it really means to be generous.

Stewardship and generosity are connected, but they are not the same. Learn how managing everything God entrusts to you can lead to a more generous life.

Many things about our natural lives conflict with our spiritual lives. Living by the spirit in a natural and often enticing world isn't easy. Even the apostle Paul confessed, "I don't really understand myself, for I want to do what is right, but I don't do it. Instead, I do what I hate." (Romans 7:15 NLT) One of the challenges we have to contend with is wealth and how we, as Christians, should relate to it.

There's a real danger in Christianity today to believe that all it takes to be saved and enter the kingdom of heaven is to say a prayer. Don't get me wrong! The prayer of confession is absolutely necessary. But, the scripture says explicitly, "If you declare with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord" and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. (Romans 10:9) 

The start of a new year is always a great motivator to improve your finances. It's one of the top goals for Americans each year and a worthy one considering the state of our economy, a looming recession, and the growing uncertainty of the future. Regardless of where you find yourself financially, these two components will ensure you succeed in managing your money well.

Want to improve your finances? Discover four practical, biblical stewardship steps to create a budget, pay off debt, increase income, and save for the future.

Do you have a difficult time saving money? Do you find yourself constantly having to rob your saving account to get through an emergency? You're not alone. The personal saving rate over the past few months has taken a nose-dive. Inflation has been a big factor, but it's hardly the reason for Americans’ historical lack of savings.

Christmas does not have to lead to debt and financial stress. Discover four practical, biblical ways to spend wisely, give generously, and keep your joy this holiday season.

As the year comes to a close, pause to reflect on God’s faithfulness. Discover how gratitude can bring contentment, perspective, and hope in every season.

Many Millennials and Gen Z adults feel financially behind. Learn how biblical stewardship can help you move forward with wisdom, diligence, and hope.