Grace-Fuelled Giving
Too often, Christian teaching on money falls into extremes: the poverty gospel (where money is evil and being poor equates to righteousness) or the prosperity gospel (where money equals blessing and is sourced from one’s great faith). But Scripture offers a better path—one of grace-fuelled generosity.
In 1 Corinthians 16, Paul urges believers to give “as they may prosper”—not under compulsion, but with joyful intention. It’s not about ticking a box or fulfilling a rule; it’s about cultivating a generous heart that reflects the nature of God.
God is the ultimate giver. “For God so loved the world that He gave…” (John 3:16). Every good thing—your income, opportunities, even your ability to work—flows from His hand (Deuteronomy 8:18). And His generosity wasn’t limited to material things. In Christ, we’ve received the ultimate gift.
So how should we give?
Generously – not from pressure, but from joy.
Proportionately – in line with how God has provided for us.
Graciously – as an overflow of love and trust.
Paul praised the Macedonian churches who, despite deep poverty, gave beyond their ability. Why? Because they first gave themselves to the Lord (2 Corinthians 8:5). When God has your heart, He’ll have your generosity too.
Whether your next gift is a tithe, an act of service, or time spent loving someone hard to love—do it in the spirit of grace. Because grace always gives more.
God doesn’t need your money. But your giving might just show how much He has your heart.