Ever read 2 Corinthians 8? Chances are that you don't remember what that chapter is about - because it talks about a subject that we don't like to talk about. Money. More specifically - Giving!
Giving is one of those things that elicits all kinds of emotional responses. Of course, lots of people think that is all that the church talks about. "The Church just wants your money."
Money is something we all want. None of us thinks we have enough. Somebody else always wants what we have. Just watch TV for a while and all kinds of businesses plead with you to give money to THEM! Because you just can't continue to live a fulfilled life until you buy THEIR product or service. And, we gladly go to their place of business, in person or online, to hand over our money for their indispensable product. And we don't complain. At least not until a day or two later when we see something else we desperately "need."
The interesting thing is. When we buy "stuff" we are soon again left feeling dissatisfied and empty. On the other hand, when we choose to GIVE to a cause - even to the Church - without expecting anything in return. When we give out a heart of generosity and "giving," we experience feelings of satisfaction and fulfillment.
Giving is one of those things that elicits all kinds of emotional responses. Of course, lots of people think that is all that the church talks about. "The Church just wants your money."
Money is something we all want. None of us thinks we have enough. Somebody else always wants what we have. Just watch TV for a while and all kinds of businesses plead with you to give money to THEM! Because you just can't continue to live a fulfilled life until you buy THEIR product or service. And, we gladly go to their place of business, in person or online, to hand over our money for their indispensable product. And we don't complain. At least not until a day or two later when we see something else we desperately "need."
The interesting thing is. When we buy "stuff" we are soon again left feeling dissatisfied and empty. On the other hand, when we choose to GIVE to a cause - even to the Church - without expecting anything in return. When we give out a heart of generosity and "giving," we experience feelings of satisfaction and fulfillment.
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