Why Give?

At Curtiss Street Bible Fellowship your tithe doesn’t go to fund anyone’s personal interest or gain. It doesn’t go to pay for the pastors new car or home. It goes to fund the kingdom work that God is doing through the members and regular attenders of our church. It goes to both towards keeping the lights on and towards making sure the light of Jesus Christ is shining in the community. ♥

The Bible tells us that tithing is a way to show that we trust God with our lives and our finances. But the tithe wasn’t put in place for God’s benefit—He already owns everything. He doesn’t need our money. Instead, tithing is meant for our benefit because sacrificing a portion of our income helps us look outside our selfishness and makes us more aware of the needs of others.

In fact, one of the main purposes of tithing is to support the needs of pastors and the work of the local church. Tithes help pay the pastor’s salary, keep the church’s lights on, and meet the needs of the community.

Tithing is an act of faith that helps us keep our priorities straight. It reminds us that we don’t own anything in this life. God is in control, and we’re only managers of what He’s given us. (1)