We live in such a materialistic society. Greed and envy covet our hearts but we want to be givers. We oftentimes vow to be generous and have great intentions, but when extra money comes, or someone needs help, we shrink back or make excuses as to why we can’t.
Winston Churchill once said, “We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give.” As we give, whether it be time, money, or love, we can experience joy, freedom, and a sense of purpose. God summed up the Ten Commandments into two in the New Testament. In simple terms, God said to love Him and love others. Loving others requires being generous in many areas. The closer we get to God, the more we will understand God’s grace and giving nature, and thus, imitate the same.