Many Christians use the words tithe and offering interchangeably, but Scripture draws a clear distinction between them. A tithe literally means a tenth, and it represents the first 10% of your income returned to God as an act of obedience and trust. An offering, on the other hand, is anything given above and beyond that baseline, motivated by gratitude and joy rather than obligation. Giving is not about legalism or pressure. It is a spiritual discipline that shifts your focus from self-reliance to trust in God as your provider. Whether you are giving from abundance or barely getting by, God is always more concerned with the heart behind the gift than the amount itself. The invitation this week is simple: take one concrete step of generosity that requires trust, and see what God does with a willing heart.
