3 Reasons Why You Should Give
Christmas is a season to give and to show love to others. We celebrate Christmas because God on this day gave humanity the ultimate gift of Himself. He descended to earth and took on flesh to dwell among us so that He would deal with the problem of sin once and for all.
And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:14, NKJV
Although the season has been so commercialised, it is important to focus on the importance of Christmas, which is giving. This is the season to make others happy. It’s a season to be selfless and share the love of God with others. To remind us of the importance of giving in this season, I’ve put together some scriptures to help.
The focus of Christmas is giving. However, we are supposed to give out of love. We have to follow God’s example because God gave us Jesus out of love and not compulsion. It doesn’t profit a believer when he gives without love.
And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, but have not love, it profits me nothing. 1 Corinthians 13:3
Let love be your reason for giving! These are three reasons why you must give this season.
1. Give because it is the Lord’s good pleasure that we do so
So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7
Honor the LORD with your possessions, And with the firstfruits of all your increase. Proverbs 3:9
For if there is first a willing mind, it is accepted according to what one has, and not according to what he does not have. 2 Corinthians 8:12
Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, When it is in the power of your hand to do so. Proverbs 3:27
The wicked borrows and does not repay, But the righteous shows mercy and gives. Psalm 37:21
2. Give because God rewards you when you give
"Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you." Luke 6:38
A man's gift makes room for him, And brings him before great men. Proverbs 18:16
The generous soul will be made rich, And he who waters will also be watered himself. Proverbs 11:25
As it is written: "He has dispersed abroad, He has given to the poor; His righteousness endures forever." Now may He who supplies seed to the sower, and bread for food, supply and multiply the seed you have sown and increase the fruits of your righteousness. 2 Corinthians 9:9-10
3. Give because everything you have is a gift from God
But who am I, and who are my people, That we should be able to offer so willingly as this? For all things come from You, And of Your own we have given You.
1 Chronicles 29:14
Do you know what would make this holiday really special? Let me tell you. It will really be great if we can focus on giving to those who can’t afford to give us anything in return, wouldn’t that be cool? Make someone happy this season by sharing and spreading the love of the saviour.
What’s your reason for giving this season?
All the scriptures were taken from the New King James Version of the Bible
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