GIVING: The Church's 'Reason for Being' and a Synonym for Righteousness. There is nothing more Ecclesiastical than Giving. Many who think they know, try to separate money and finance from Ecclesiastical activities. The Church's 'Reason for Being' is also the giving of money. Jesus places equal importance on our acts of Giving, Praying, and Fasting as all acts of Righteousness. Exodus 30, Matthew 6, 1 Corinthians 15, 16. VF-0582 © Copyright 1988