We are to provide for the financial needs of the church by giving of ____ and offerings.

• A. Gifts
• B. Time
• C. Tithes
• D. Talents

Answer: (C)

The main idea is how a church is funded through two kinds of giving: tithes and offerings. A tithe is a regular, first portion of one's income—traditionally a tenth—set aside for the church’s work. Offerings are additional gifts beyond the tithe, given freely to meet various needs or projects. The combination “tithes and offerings” is the standard way believers provide for the church’s financial needs, grouping a disciplined portion with voluntary gifts. The other terms don’t fit as well because gifts can be any donation without a defined portion, and time or talents refer to service or abilities rather than monetary giving.