There is much debate amongst Christians about how much we should give back to God. Many start with Old Testament guidance by talking about the tithe. Some want to give to show God their appreciation and love for Him. Others give because they feel it is required.
It may seem very confusing, but in fact it does not have to be so. God is more interested in our hearts when we give then in the accounting on whether we gave 10% or 20%.
In fact, the better question is not “How much should I give?”, but rather “How should I steward all of my resources?” or “How much should I keep for myself?” For those of us who receive the priceless gift of Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior… as our Redeemer… it all belongs to Him.
1The earth is the LORD’S, and all it contains,
The world, and those who dwell in it.
2For He has founded it upon the seas
And established it upon the rivers.
If you give your money to a financial advisor to manage for you, what percent do you want him to give back to you? What percent do you want him to waste selfishly or foolishly? Of course we want the advisor to manage all of it for us, manage it all wisely, and manage it all for our purposes rather than his own. God feels the same way about what He gives to each of us.
God wants us to give generously and cheerfully… as He has given to us. He wants us to use wisely all the resources He has given to us to steward.
Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
We should seek God in prayer and listen for the prompting of the Holy Spirit for how to steward our finances including how to give generously and joyfully… and to whom to give. So too, we should consider carefully the counsel God has provided us throughout scripture to validate we are using the gifts He has given us properly for His purposes rather than selfishly for our own agenda.
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