BLESSED TO BE A BLESSING
Even though different people have developed different perspectives on the subject of giving, we must learn to glean directly from what the bible says and it says "It is more blessed to give than to receive", this is a perspective on giving from God's word found in Acts 20:35 that should supersede all other opinions. It is critical to know that when you give the foundation must be rooted in love, if you love people you will give to help people, if you love God you will give towards the expansion of God's kingdom and the like. Remember, It was out of love God gave us Jesus for the propitiation of our sins so we can receive eternal salvation, therefore giving shouldn't be such a strange lifestyle to adopt into your life as a child of God.
Giving is an instruction from the bible, it isn't man's idealogy, therefore ensure not to ignore the enormous blessings tied to this vital action, however, you must learn to give appropriately. Give to those that have blessed you spiritually it is biblical 1 Cor 9:11-14, give to those that are in need 1 John 3:17, pay your tithes Mal 3:10, give to kingdom-building activities Haggi 1:8, and charities Prov 28:27. It is written, give and it shall be given unto you pressed down shaken together and running over shall men give unto your bosom, therefore every giver certainly must be blessed. Give willingly according to what you have not what you dont have because that is what matters to God, giving from your heart. Also, give cheerfully for God loves a cheerful giver, and let your giving be established in faith unto God Almighty, for it is written the just shall live by his/her faith.
Notwithstanding, when you give by faith don't just expect financial returns but returns that money can't buy, because by faith the blessings that come back to you from God has the potential to manifest in diverse forms, it can come as a healing, a promotion, a new house, favour, restoration and much more. Please don't be blindsided by the opinions of people concerning giving but learn to give by love in faith and be sure to receive God's overflowing blessings into your life even as you are a blessing in Jesus Christ's name. Amen.
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