Godly giving; have you ever experienced the joy of giving back?
There’s something truly transformative about using your heart to guide your hand in acts of Godly giving .
In this blog post, we’ll explore the powerful impact that Godly giving can have on you as a believer.
Join me as I delve into the beauty of Godly giving and learn how it makes a better Christian out of you.
What Giving Represents
Luke.6.38 – “Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure”
1. Giving Is Proof of Our Submission to God
Godly giving has been a topic that has been sidelined for sometime in the Christian journey.
Notably, Martin Luther thought that a Christian needs to be converted twice—once for his soul and once for his pocket.
Anyone can declare with tears in their eyes, “I believe in God,” and I promise to do whatever you want.
Jesus then appears and demands us to follow the sacrificial way (give till it hurts)
Which means that regardless of your thoughts or feelings, you must obey Jesus’ commands.
Consequently, Godly giving is your response to obedience.
Additionally, in Luke 6:38, Jesus instructed His disciples to contribute to the priests in proportion to how generously He had treated them.
Remember, Godly giving not only encompasses financial contributions, but it also covers all facets of your lives.
That’s not to say that Jesus instructed us to give merely a tenth.For the most part, he taught us to give it our all.
Giving everything to Jesus—our time, abilities, and finances—demonstrates our love for Him as well as our obedience.
2. Our Priorities Are Set by Giving Unwavering
It’s crucial to remember that you need to prioritize your donations in a godly manner.
You can tell where your heart is by looking at where you spend your money.
Matthew 6:20 states, “But store up treasures for yourselves in heaven, where neither rust nor moth corrupts”
It appears that you invest both time and money in what matters most to you—frivolity or God.
God forbids you to invest in the transient because of this; this is the offering of God.
Lastly, your giving will be focused on everlasting things if that is your top goal.
3. Giving Increases Our Faith
Godly giving is not about how much money you have, it’s about how much faith you have.
How much do you trust God if you give obediently?
He will provide for all that you need no matter how long you think it takes.
To clarify God provides your need as a believer not necessarily your wants.
Also, I have found out that Godly giving is clearly a matter of trust. The more you give, the more you learn to trust God.
Moreover, Malachi 3:10, God says, “Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house, and test Me now in this,”
So, Godly giving be it time, resources, energy etc acknowledges that God Owns it All.
Safe to say, all we have God gave us including His son Jesus.
Finally, it is accounted of stewards that they be faithful and we are stewards not owner.
4. Compassion and Involvement in God’s Work Increase With Giving
Becoming intentional in God’s work is the result of giving from a place of grace.
I’ve realized over time that I’ve become deeply entangled in God’s work as a result of my godly giving.
It appears to be very simple to put money in the giving box as a believer as well.
Nevertheless, who will carry out God’s mission if we all end up contributing money on our own?
Because precise giving originates from the area of ascension, we thus pray in addition to giving offerings.
Godly giving, in the end, demands compassion from us because it makes us care about the success of God’s work.
Conclusion
Godly giving is an aspect of your Christian walk that demands obedience.
Moreover, it is a blessing to be one of the vessels through which God provides and meets a need in another believer’s life.
Finally, Godly giving makes you more involved in God’s work.
It increases your faith and it helps you set your priorities aright.
May God bring you to the point where Godly giving becomes a revelation and an utmost form of reverence to God. IJN.
You can check the article, How not to frustrate God’s Grace
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