We give because He gave first; the cross redefines Kingship; it is marked by giving, not taking. Treasure is a matter of the heart. Where you treasure is, there will be your heart also (Matthew 6:21). Offering is worship, not a transaction; it is not about charity, but about honoring the King who gave us everything.  Giving is most effective when we commit ourselves to give a definite proportion of our income through the church. For many, this proportion is one-tenth, or a tithe. Whatever the amount, we have discovered the joy in giving to God the “first fruits,” an amount “off the top” of our income, not what’s left over at the end of the month.