Honoring God through the act of worship by giving our firstfruits is what we believe (Proverbs 3:9). It serves as a reminder that everything we possess, not just what we give, belongs to the Lord (Psalm 24:1). God grants us eternal gifts (John 3:16, 1 Corinthians 2:12) as well as temporary ones (Deuteronomy 8:17-18, James 1:17), and when we, as followers of Christ, give freely and with joy from our resources, we imitate God. Our willingness to give not only supports the mission of being and making disciples, but it also reveals our relationship with God (2 Corinthians 9:12-15) and the benefits of investing wisely (Acts 20:35, Luke 12:33).