The Way notably believes that once a person is born again, they receive "holy spirit" and cannot lose it through any sinful acts. Tithing one's net income to the church is a recommended minimum, taking the example from Abraham's donation to Melchizedek, as well as the instruction in . Additional voluntary giving is called "abundant sharing", and "plurality giving", which refers to the donation of any excess items the owner feels he no longer needs or has too many of, generally within fellowships to help the other members.