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What are things that affect your attitude (both good and bad) when it comes to giving?
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One thing that affects my attitude when it comes to giving is God’s command to give and help others.
Obeying is giving God glory. Another thing is seeing the recipient’s joy and gratitude for the gift.
There have been a few times in my giving that it was not for the right reason and the joy of giving was lacking.
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Worry about whether that money should be spent elsewhere (if financials are tight)…trusting God to provide for you so you can continue to bless others.
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One obstacle is worry – you worry about whether you have enough for yourself. Another disturbing thought is about fairness – “If I give to others, who is giving to me then?” This is especially true for people in full-time ministry who happen (for whatever reason) not to be well supported by their own congregations. Then there is the fear that your gift will not be well managed and be squandered – “What if he spends my money on drinking beer and smoking instead?”
These are not easy questions. They require me to grow in faith towards the Lord and compassion to others. At the same time, wisdom has to be exercised concerning whom to give to and what to give. Sometimes, it may be better to give in kind – food and clothing – than as cash, if you are suspicious about the integrity of the recipient or the middleman.
#finance
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When giving to others they can use it in a bad way or what I give to others I feel that God like that
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The Holy Spirit is a clear example of a good influence on our attitudes. We can get the still small voice whispering in our ear about a situation and either follow with it or ignore it.
A bad influence would be the flesh or the enemy whispering in your ear that this person on the street is ” just going to go get a bottle of booze with that money” or ” the church has wealthy donors why are you giving to them, you need that money for something you want!”