On Generous Giving- Who Says We are Not Rich

Who Says We are Not Rich- "Being rich is not about how much you have, but how much you give. Somehow when you give, you'll be happier."

The whole thing about giving!

I know of a guy in his early 20s who has given away thousands. Growing up, his family monthly income was less than SGD1500...

Your financial background doesn't determine how much you can give, and it needs not be in the form of money. Time, love, availability, all are viable givings that will make your investments worthwhile and make you happy. 

On the contrary, I know of friends who grew up in the comfort of luxurious cars, private houses, successful parents, and yet always complaining about having not enough money.

You see, when we can't give when we have little (and deem giving as a rich man's activity), we probably can never give even when we become rich. It's not about how much we have, but how willing we are. It's a mentality, not a condition. 

Lest we become contented, lest we start holding less tightly to material possession, lest we start living in a realm of love... 

The reason why people get offended by the rally to be generous givers is because the audience caught on to the form of giving, and the preacher conveys the need to give, but the heart of giving is so misunderstood and so under-emphasized! Then instead of cheerful givers, we grew many grumpy ones. And for those who cannot afford, it left a taste of bitterness and people leave. Cheerful giving is not marked by the amount we give, neither is it marked by "my friend is doing this so I SHOULD support". Giving done out of obligation fetches an expectation of I've done you a favor or I've done my part.  Cheerful giving starts from catching on to the heart, the entire movement, the entire purpose and is driven by a sheer desire to want to make a difference. These givers burn with passion and desire, and constantly acknowledge that we can do more (no matter how much has already been done).

When we stop hanging onto our life (our livelihood and "important things"), we gain our life (happiness, joy, and a sense of purpose). Luke 17:33. I'm not advocating irresponsible spending or uncontrolled splurging... 

But when your purpose is clear, and you are primarily driven by a divine purpose - Love- try telling me there's no difference between buying a 15 dollars jersey to support a good cause and buying a 25 dollars branded shirt on a supposed good sale/discount.



Matthew 10:8
"Freely you have received, freely give."