In the Bible, the word for "first and best" is tithe. When God calls us to tithe, He’s inviting us into something far greater than simply giving ten percent of our income. He’s calling us to trust Him with our treasure—because He knows that He can do more with our ninety percent than we could ever do with the full hundred on our own.
When we put God first, He puts everything else into order.
Generosity is at the very heart of the gospel. John 3:16 says, "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son." God never asks us to do something He is unwilling to do. Jesus was God’s “first and best”—and now He invites us to follow His lead.
Still have questions about generosity and giving your first and best? Check out the message below from Lead Pastor Aaron Brockett.
At Traders Point, your generosity directly impacts God's mission to go and change the world. We're set up as one fund, which provides support for all ministries of the church as well as support for our many local and global strategic partners.
We're currently on a journey called Awaken where we're asking God to awaken our hearts for generosity. It’s about being awakened to perspective, significance, position, and action. It’s about stepping out in faith and watching our courage and conviction grow as we follow God’s lead.
It takes faith to give your first, and God wants you to walk in faith.