My Pondering Givers gain and we can't out give God. He dares us to test Him on this, which is an exception to His norm regarding testing vs trusting Him. Here are FIVE keys to successfully giving: 1. Give to God 1st then your... …
He dares us to test Him on this, which is an exception to His norm regarding testing vs trusting Him.
Here are FIVE keys to successfully giving:
1. Give to God 1st
then your... Savings 2nd, Necessities 3rd, Charity 4th, your Comfort 5th and last.
Bring the best of the firstfruits of your soil to the house of the LORD your God.
Exodus 23:19
This is concert with loving God first and foremost as our #1 Command
3. Give boldly and test God
Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this," says the LORD of Hosts. "See if I will not open the windows of heaven and pour out for you blessing without measure.
Malachi 3:10
4. Give joyfully or don't give at all
Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver.
2nd Corinthians 5:7
5. Give in secret
So that your giving may be in secret; and your Father, who sees in secret, will give you your reward.
Matthew 6:4
Don't give for men's praise but rather secretly for God's goodness and reward
Certainly there a other principles regarding giving but I think this is a good start. What would you add or takeaway?
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