{"id":349523,"date":"2025-11-07T17:10:03","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T22:10:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/?p=349523"},"modified":"2025-11-26T13:41:43","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T18:41:43","slug":"the-month-of-the-greater-purpose","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/post\/the-month-of-the-greater-purpose\/","title":{"rendered":"The Month of the Greater Purpose"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"border-left: 7px solid #365b81; height: 25%; padding: 21px;\"><big>This November has been declared the <strong>&#8220;Month of the Greater Purpose&#8221;<\/strong>\u2014a time dedicated to those who truly understand the importance of <strong>winning souls for the Kingdom of God<\/strong>.<\/big><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Understanding the Greatest Purpose<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The <strong>greatest purpose in life<\/strong> <strong>isn&#8217;t<\/strong> merely about receiving blessings such as <strong>healing, prosperity, or marriage<\/strong>\u2014though these are wonderful promises found in the Word of God. Rather, the<strong> greatest purpose is the salvation of souls.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Throughout this month, we will focus on this vital mission. When you <strong>align yourself with God and embrace this greater purpose<\/strong>, nothing will ever be lacking in your life.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>The Value of Supporting God\u2019s Work<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>God\u2019s work continues through those who believe in and honor Him<\/strong>. When someone recognizes the value of their covenant with God and chooses to support His work, they make it possible for the Gospel to reach more people, fulfilling the words of the Lord Jesus Himself in <strong>Mark 16:15,<\/strong><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote style=\"background-color: #f2f8fc; padding: 2em; border-left: 5px solid #ccc; margin: 1em 0;\"><p>Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\nThe Bible also reminds us in <strong>Malachi 3:10,<\/strong><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote style=\"background-color: #f2f8fc; padding: 2em; border-left: 5px solid #ccc; margin: 1em 0;\"><p>Bring all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be food in My house&#8230;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\nThis verse is often misunderstood. The <strong>tithe isn\u2019t a transaction<\/strong> in exchange for financial blessings\u2014<strong>it\u2019s an act of faith and recognition<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The true purpose of the tithe is to <strong>maintain the House of God<\/strong>, ensuring that His Word continues to be preached and lives continue to be transformed.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Sharing in God\u2019s Purpose<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>How could God withhold His blessings from someone who shares in His very purpose\u2014<strong>the saving of souls?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When we begin to see things from this perspective, <strong>everything changes. <\/strong>Blessings follow naturally.<\/p>\n<p>Prosperity becomes a <strong>consequence of faithfulness<\/strong>, not the goal itself. Our <strong>first fruits<\/strong> then become a declaration that <strong>everything we have comes from God.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Special Consecration for the \u201cSeconds\u201d<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>On <strong>Sunday, November 2nd, at 10 AM<\/strong>, we will hold a <strong>special consecration for the &#8220;seconds&#8221;\u2014our faithful tithers.<\/strong> They are called \u201cseconds\u201d because those who return their tithe <strong>put God first.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In <strong>Psalm 92:10<\/strong>, it says:<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote style=\"background-color: #f2f8fc; padding: 2em; border-left: 5px solid #ccc; margin: 1em 0;\"><p>But my horn You have exalted like a wild ox; I have been anointed with fresh oil.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\nDuring this service, we will <strong>anoint the tithers with consecrated oil.<\/strong> This is a very special oil, chosen with great care. We have selected the best, because when we dedicate something to God, we give Him nothing less than our very best.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>A Fresh Anointing and Renewed Faith<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>By faith, we believe that you will <strong>witness the greatness of God at work<\/strong> in every area of your life\u2014including your <strong>family, finances, and spiritual life<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>May this <strong>fresh anointing<\/strong> strengthen your commitment to support God\u2019s work and to <strong>reach out to save souls for His Kingdom<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>The Month of the Greater Purpose<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>If you would like to take part in this purpose of faith,<strong> join us at <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/locations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Universal Church<\/a><\/span> near you<\/strong>. Together, let us live for the <strong>Greater Purpose\u2014the salvation of souls<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The Universal Church is\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/post\/chain-of-prayer-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">open daily<\/a><\/strong> with prayer services each day, and the main weekly gathering of faith takes part every<strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/tag\/sundays\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Sunday<\/a><\/span> at 10 AM<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><strong>Everyone is welcome<\/strong>, regardless of religious beliefs, background, or circumstances. <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Come as you are. <\/span><\/strong>For more information, please call\u00a0<strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"tel:18883324141\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1-888-332-4141<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>or text\u00a0<strong>1-888-312-4141<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; 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