Giving with a cheerful heart
In the book of proverbs we read,
“Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will reward them for what they have done.”Proverbs 19:17
“The generous will themselves be blessed, for they share their food with the poor.” Proverbs 22:9.
I believe that we as true believers in Christ Jesus, must do what we can to help the poor. Even if it’s just giving a homeless person begging on the street some of our pocket change.
When giving to the homeless especially we should never have a question why the person is asking for money. We should never say to ourselves that he or she will only spend it on drugs of alcohol. That is between them and God.
Additionally when we give it should never be with the intent that God will give us even more back.
Nor should we give begrudgingly. The apostle Paul writes,
"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 9:7.
This should be true with all our giving. We as believers should determine what we are comfortable giving and give with a cheerful heart.
Please think about it.
