As followers of Christ one of our major priorities is to give generously instead of always receiving especially to the ones who are less fortunate than our self. In fact giving is an expectancy from God, we knows this because in Matthew 6:2 Jesus says to his disciples "when you give" not "if you give" meaning is an essential part of a modern christian to be a generous giver.

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Giving/donating widens God’s smile

The Lord loves a cheerful giver (2 Corinthians 2:7). It delights Him to see His people gladly opening their hearts and hands to provide for the needs of His Church and indeed of all His creatures. Through Paul, God repeatedly commends and praises those who gave of their funds and of themselves to Gospel work (2 Corinthians 8:1). There’s nothing that makes a Christian happier than knowing that she’s made God happy, and happy giving means a happy God.

 

Giving/donating promotes God’s sanctification

Giving not only promotes God’s work through us, but also God’s work in us, our sanctification. Giving money or physical things , especially when it pains us, requires much self-denial and self-crucifixion. However, as every act of giving weakens and even breaks our sinful and selfish nature, the more God’s grace spreads in our hearts. Yes, money leaves our pockets, but sin also leaves our heart. And that’s a great deal. Priceless actually.

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