[2 Corinthians 9:7 KJV] “Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.“
There are certain forces that drive faith; listening by the word, prayer, giving, confession, and works (productive labour). It is important to understand that God is interested in your giving. God actually loves a cheerful giver! We must learn to give cheerfully! God loves a cheerful giver; He does not want us to give grudgingly.
Types of giving
There are types of giving, and we must try to fulfil them. Each type carries its own blessing.
- Tithes
- Offerings
- Seeds
- Alms
- Charity
How to give
There are divine protocols for giving; these are protocols we must follow if we want to recieve the blessings that comes with giving;
- Purpose and plan your giving
- Give by faith and not by sight; if you observe the wind you will not sow. The Bible tells us that by faith Abel offered a more excellent sacrifice.
- Give cheerfully and not grudgingly or out of necessity; God loves a cheerful giver.
- Give by measure; the same measure with which you give shall be given back to you. If you Give sparingly, you will recieve sparingly; if you give bountifully, you will recieve bountifully.
- Give some things that cost you something. Don't be cheap with your giving, give things that cost you something. This is what David taught us.
- Honour the Lord with your giving. Give reverently!
- Give yourself before you give your money. Money cannot do everything.
Stay blessed