How much should I give? It’s a complicated question, because on top of my regular expenses I have retirement savings goals, plus I want to be able to support my family if necessary.
But there are so many good things to give to. Our church sponsors a number of ministries and missionaries, but there are also organizations like World Vision and the Red Cross. No matter how much I decide I can contribute, there will always be more needs than I have money.
Or will there? Is that really true? Here’s what Paul said to the church in Corinth, in 2 Corinthians 9:8: “And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.”
If I really believe Paul, then there is enough. Not just if I plan right; he said in all things at all times. All things – ministry, mission, life, service – and at all times: when life is easy, when medical bills are piling up, when business is poor, when a bumper crop happens when the markets are up. None of that matters. With God, there are always abundant blessings.
Do I make God too small? Is my faith stunted? I think it might be, at least when it comes to giving.
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