Renewing Your Joy in Generosity
Faith & Finance with Rob West
Giving is supposed to be a source of great joy for God’s people. But sometimes, we act like it’s just another pain in our wallet. Christians are supposed to be generous, but maybe you’re having trouble getting excited about the idea. Today, we’ll point you back to the radical joy of godly generosity.
Show Notes
Giving is supposed to be a source of great joy for God’s people. But sometimes, we act like it’s just another pain in our wallet.
Christians are supposed to be generous, but maybe you’re having trouble getting excited about the idea. Today, we’ll point you back to the radical joy of godly generosity.
Has Your Giving Become Automatic?
Let’s start with an honest confession—has your Sunday donation become a routine, more about the habit than the heart? Or maybe you’ve been cutting back on giving due to financial challenges, and guilt is starting to creep in. Perhaps you and your spouse are facing tension over financial decisions, making discussions about giving stressful and uncomfortable.
If your generosity feels stale or joyless, it’s time to hit reset. A renewed perspective on giving can not only restore your joy but also realign your heart with God’s purposes.
Christian Generosity Is Different
Unlike the world’s view of generosity, where recognition, self-esteem, or even a building with our name on it might be the end goal, Christian generosity is rooted in serving a different Master. It’s not about impressing others; it’s about imitating Christ.
Ephesians 5:1 reminds us:
“…be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.”Jesus’ love for us led him to give everything on the cross, and we follow his example when we give radically, sacrificially, and joyfully.
Sometimes, the action of giving must come before the feeling. Even when joy is absent, continue to give in faith. The joy will come because generosity pleases God, and He is faithful to guide your heart as you seek Him in this area.
Cultivating a Biblical Attitude About Giving
What does biblical giving look like? It’s more than just putting money in the offering plate. Scripture teaches that our giving should be secret, open-handed, cheerful, loving, and sacrificial.
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