It is clear that our giving to the Lord reflects our basic attitudes in several important ways. Consider …
IF I GIVE NOTHING:
I’m really saying, “Let’s close the doors and disband the church”.
I take a “free ride” based on what others have given.
WHEN I GIVE LESS THAT 10% OF MY INCOME:
I am doing less than was required of the poorest Jew under the Law of Moses.
I may be showing that I do not appreciate the “better” blessings I enjoy in Christ Jesus (Hebrew 8:6).
IF I’M NOT GIVING MORE THAN I DID LAST YEAR:
I’m saying that I am not any better off financially than I was 12 months ago – no raise, no bonus, etc. Is this true?
Or is it a problem of priorities?
IF I GIVE, BUT DO SO GRUDGINGLY:
I miss out on the joy of giving.
I disappoint God, for He “loves a cheerful giver” (2 Cor. 9:7).
WHEN I DON’T “PURPOSE” WHAT I GIVE IN ADVANCE:
I’m not following God’s plan (2 Cor. 9:7).
I’m likely to take on other financial obligations which will prevent me from giving as I should.
I make it difficult for the church to have any long range program of work.
IF I DON’T GIVE PROPORTIONATELY AS I’VE PROSPERED:
I commit sin (1 Cor. 16:2).
I hinder the important work of the church.
I deprive myself of some of the satisfaction and fulfillment of being a faithful servant.
– by Greg Gwin