— “God cares less about how much you give and more about the heart that gives it.”
📖 Summary
The Bible measures generosity not by amount but by attitude (2 Cor 9:7).
True giving flows from joy, freedom, and discernment—not guilt or impulse.
The question is not “How much should I give?” but
“How does God want me to honor Him through this giving?”
1️⃣ Introduction | “How much is enough when I give or support others?”
Christians often wrestle with this question:
“Is ₩100,000 too little? Should I give even when I can’t afford it?”
Scripture offers no fixed percentage for generosity but points to the heart.
God values sincerity, joy, and wisdom over volume.
“The Lord looks at the heart.” (1 Sam 16:7)
2️⃣ Biblical Foundation | God Values Motive Over Measure
📘 2 Corinthians 9:7 (ESV)
“Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion.”
→ God loves cheerful givers, not pressured ones.
📘 Luke 21:3–4 (ESV)
“She out of her poverty put in all she had.”
→ The widow’s offering shows that true value is spiritual, not numerical.
📘 Proverbs 3:9–10 (ESV)
“Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce.”
→ Giving is an act of worship, not philanthropy.
📘 2 Corinthians 8:12 (ESV)
“If the readiness is there, it is acceptable according to what one has.”
→ God never asks beyond your capacity.
📘 Micah 6:8 (ESV)
“What does the Lord require of you but to do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with your God?”
→ Giving must be rooted in humility and righteousness.
3️⃣ Theological Insights
📜 John MacArthur — The Treasure Principle
“Ask not ‘How much should I give?’ but ‘How much dare I keep?’
Yet reckless sacrifice is pride, not faith.”
📜 R.C. Sproul — The Holiness of God
“Holiness in giving is marked not by size, but by sincerity and wisdom.”
📜 John Piper — Don’t Waste Your Life
“Godly generosity is a strategic investment in the advancement of the gospel.”
📜 Jonathan Edwards — Charity and Its Fruits
“True charity is steady discipline, not emotional reaction.”
📜 Westminster Confession of Faith, Ch. 16
“Good works glorify God and serve others but avoid unwise sacrifice or vanity.”
4️⃣ False Views vs. Biblical Correction
| False View | Problem | Biblical Correction |
|---|---|---|
| “The more I give, the more blessing I receive.” | Prosperity theology | God values motive, not measure (2 Cor 9:7). |
| “Even if I must borrow, I should give.” | Irresponsibility | God does not ask what you do not have (2 Cor 8:12). |
| “People might judge me if I give little.” | Fear of man | Give before God, not man (Matt 6:3–4). |
| “Giving guarantees financial reward.” | Transactional faith | Giving is worship, not investment. |
5️⃣ Practical Application | Five Biblical Principles
1️⃣ Start with prayer — Ask for peace, not pressure.
2️⃣ Examine motives — Seek to glorify God, not self.
3️⃣ Be responsible — Wisdom protects families and stewardship.
4️⃣ Plan generosity — Make giving intentional, not impulsive.
5️⃣ Treat giving as worship — Every act of giving honors God.
6️⃣ Conclusion
God delights not in reckless giving, but in wise, joyful, and sincere generosity.
It’s not about the size of your offering—it’s about the shape of your heart.
“Giving isn’t a calculation; it’s a confession of trust.” — Revito
Faith. Wisdom. Renewal. — Revito
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