Tithe is 10% of your total income. It is taken out, separated
and given to the Church of Christ for the work of priesthood. It is a commandment
from God to all His Children. It sanctifies your income thereby enabling you to
accomplish more with the money. Besides, it causes God to rebukes the devourer for
your sake.
On the other hand, offerings are freewill gift in appreciation
for the work, which God has done and is doing in our lives. The kind of gift you
give to a person determines how important the person is to you. It is very essential
to bring something as an offering when we come into the presence of God. This demonstrates
how much we appreciate Him and will ultimately determine how He responds to us.
Someone once said “that if all failed, try giving an offering “. We read in the
bible how men like David and Noah touched the heart of God through their offerings
(2 Samuel 24:24; Genesis 8:20-22).
TYPES OF OFFERINGS
i. Freewill offering
(Luke 6:38, 2Corintians 7:6)
ii. Collection and
contribution (Exodus 35 :4-9, Acts 4:32-37)
iii. Giving to thr
poor (Proverbs 19:17, Leviticus 23:22)
iv. Seed offering
(Psalm 126:1-6)
v. Partnership (Philippians
4:15, Colossians 1:1-4)
vi. Prophetic seed
(1Kings 17:7-16, Ezekiel 44:30)
vii. Others (Thanksgiving offering, offering at the alter,
offering for dedication, offering for naming etc).
FIRST FRUIT (Proverbs 3:9-10, Exodus 34:26, Romans
11:16 Ezekiel 44:30)
The first fruit is the first and the best. It's the first income or an addition you receive
at a certain time, which could be at the beginning of the year or after promotion. It's holy to God and it involves man's life.
