How to be a Cheerful Giver

God tells us in His Word that He loves a cheerful giver (2 Corinthians 9:7).  Think about that for a second. God loves when we give cheerfully, rather than giving under compulsion or with reluctance. But how do we do that? Here are a few ideas.

1. Give in humility.

Humility enables us to realize that everything we have is a gift from God. Anything that we give to Him was already His in the first place. This includes our money, possessions, time, talents, and even our bodies. When we give to God, we are simply giving back what He has already given us for the purpose of helping others, building His kingdom, and glorifying Him.

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