Giving

Helpful Verses

“Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” 2 Corinthians 9:6–7

“The earth is the Lord’s and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it.” Psalm 24:1

“Do not store up for yourselves treasure on earth... but store up for yourselves treasures in heaven.” Matthew 6:19–20

Interesting Quotes

“I do not believe one can settle how much we ought to give. I am afraid the only safe rule is to give more than we can spare. In other words, if our expenditure on comforts, luxuries, amusements, etc., is up to the standard common among those with the same income as our own, we are probably giving too little away. If our charities do not at all pinch or hamper us, I should say they are too small.” C.S. Lewis

Getting started

Set aside a certain amount of money each month. Pray at the beginning of the month about how to spend the money or give it to people or situations as they arise