| Attitude of Giving |
 Attitude of Giving
The Bible challenges God’s people to give cheerfully and generously. Holy Scripture also promises that God will care for the needs of those who tithe and generously return a share of what the Lord has given them. Glorify the Lord generously, and do not stint the first fruits of your hands. With every gift show a cheerful face, and dedicate your tithe with gladness. (Sir 35:8-9)
Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,' says the Lord Almighty, 'and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it. (Mal 3:6-10) I was young and now I am old, yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken or their children begging food. - Ps 37:25
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness. and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. (Mt 6:33-34)
Then Peter said, "We have given up our possessions and followed you.” He said to them, "Amen, I say to you, there is no one who has given up house or wife or brothers or parents or children for the sake of the kingdom of God who will not receive (back) an overabundant return in this present age and eternal life in the age to come." (Lk 18:28-30)
Spiritual Blessings From Giving
The faithful who prayerfully engage in a systematic (sacrificial) giving in a spirit of love and trust often report how remarkably their material needs have been met. Moreover, they will cite the following blessings as even greater, spiritual rewards: 1) A recognition that God, not they, is their provider; 2) A desire to place God first in every aspect of their lives; 3) A quiet confidence in the Lord's protective care; 4) An ability to distinguish between wants and needs; 5) A deeper consciousness of society's materialism and consumerism; 6) A keener appreciation of the world's poor and how we should and can alleviate their pain and poverty; and 7) A sense of serenity and satisfaction. Click Here to donate to LOTWEM |