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Years ago, my friend Jack Strom, taught me four levels of giving. 1) Regular giving. “Every Sunday each of you make an offering (1 Corinthians 16:2 MSG). 2) Reasoned giving. “Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give” (2 Corinthians 9:7). 3) Revelation giving. “They gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability” (2 Corinthians 8:3). And 4) Reflected giving. That’s when one person’s giving inspires others to give. As a result of his teaching, my giving has taken on new dimensions.
“But since you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in love—see that you also excel in this grace of giving.”
— 2 Corinthians 8:7 (NIV)
Lord Jesus, help us to excel in the grace of giving. In Your holy name we pray. Amen.