Giving is a touchy subject. However Paul talks about it openly. He encourages us to give generously. He reminds us that we are part of something much bigger than ourselves, and so we ought to be thinking about people other than ourselves when it comes to our money. The church is to be seen as a family, and family takes care of each other. That is why it is important to give. Does God need our money? Of course not! We give because He deserves it, He gave us what we have in the first place.
But beyond the fact that God asks us to give and so we do, we give so that we can help our brothers and sisters in Christ. Paul says that they need our help, and so we should give. Someday we may need their help too, and we would do well to remember that. Giving doesn't come easily, it is a hard discipline to learn, but it is so rewarding. Knowing that you are making a difference in the Kingdom of God is amazing. And if you're lucky, you might even get to see lives change because of the the money that you give. So give cheerfully, you are making a difference!
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