Act Of Giving

First of all,Giving is an act of righteousness that come from our duty as human to help each other.

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Sharing stories of people doing both good and great things inspires others. When it comes to giving, people can often feel shame and inadequacy. However, the bible reveals great nuggets from people who lived attainable, generous lives on a daily basis. I recently read through the gospel of luke and was captured by these stories of generosity. Jesus introduces us to men and women, both mature and immature in their faith. He describes both real and fictional characters engaged in very normal activities; still, they manage to live abundantly generous lives.Here are some giving stories from the bible about people that Jesus knew and wants us to know.

THE CALLED GIVER (LUKE 9:3, 10:4)

Luke 9:3 and 10:4 introduces us to an extreme giving request of Jesus. He called his early disciples, over 80 of them, to give up everything for the sake of a short-term mission trip. He sent them all out into the harvest, to share the good news and help people with their needs. Jesus called them to go, take nothing, not a dime or a change of clothes, not even a snack. We are called to support Jesus both out of our means and at times by giving up all that we have. Don’t worry, you won’t be the first or last person Jesus asks or sends out—just one of many who have learned to enjoy the adventure.

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THE COMPASSIONATE GIVER(LUKE 10:35)

Luke 10:35 introduces us to a fictional character, but the story is powerfully real. Today we call him the Good Samaritan, a man who allowed his day to be interrupted. He didn’t permit the inconvenience or expense to stop him. Whatever others may say about his investment in a troubled person did not matter. He gave compassionately and comprehensively. No trite pat on the back here. Rather he gave time, energy, and resources over an extended period for a man he may never see again. Giving people are both simple and alert. This story could look a little heroic, but it’s really just common courtesy. If you can’t be stopped in your tracks, you will never be able to give compassionately.

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why is it important to give

The practice of giving is a strong demonstration of love towards others.you give not necessary,expecting something back in return from those you give to,a real giver gives according to one's needs or demand when their hearts is move in sympathy towards them.we should also help one another by introducing brotherly love to each other. Giving to the church is very important because the bible says in,Malachi 3:10:bring ye all all the tithes into the storehouse,that there may be meat in mine house,and and prove me now herewith,saith the lord of host,if I will open you the windows of heaven,and pour you out a blessing,that there shall not be room enough to receive it.Clearly from that bible verse we can see that God himself expect us to give to his house and we all know fully well that that the church is the house of God.
Finally,what christians should know is that giving to the church is a duty all christians must carry out or a role all christians must play.