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Why do we give
We give because it reminds us that all we have belongs to God in the first place
We give because it moves the mission of God, forward and upward
In this world, we give because an investment in the kingdom of God will never return void
We give because it breaks the temptation toward greed and materialism
We give because radical generosity leads to radical change in our lives, our churches, our communities, and in our world
We give because giving is a gift, not just for those who receive something, but giving is a gift for those who give
For
Jesus said it is more blessed to give than to receive
So what would it look like for you this year
To be generous, to not just ask what can I spare, but instead to ask what will it take
When God's blessing comes to us, it must also go through us because generosity isn't just something God wants from us
Generosity is something God wants for us
That is the gift of giving