* Giving is an expression of our love for God and our devotion to Him.
* It focuses our hearts on our true treasure which is Christ.
(Matthew 6:21)
* It is an acknowledgement that God is the owner of everything.
* It turns our focus from the idolatry of money to serving God (Luke 16:11-13)
* It is born out of our free response to all He has done for us, not out of guilt or duty.