There are 3 books that the Church must use: The Good Book (Bible), The Hymn Book (Praise and worship), Pocket Book (Resources our money)

The Apostle Paul gave instruction on giving with these words:
2 Corinthians 9:7 “Let each one do just as he has purposed in his heart; not grudgingly or under compulsion; for God loves a cheerful giver".

Principal of Motive: Let each one do just as he has purposed in his heart; Paul had instructed the believers at Corinth that they were to plan in their giving to the Lord.
1 Corinthians 16:1-2

Our Attitude Does Matter In Giving: not grudgingly or under compulsion; for God loves a cheerful giver.

• Grudgingly – (Sad Givers) “sorrow, pain, grief, annoyance, affliction of persons mourning”
• Or under compulsion; (Mad Givers) “to be imposed either by the circumstances, or by law of duty”
• For God loves a cheerful giver. Literally - “Hilarious, Joyous”

Notice what God loves, Pleased with a joyous giver. Not a giver in pain, or duty, but one that is rejoicing and excited that they have God’s resources to give!
Proverbs 22:9 “He who is generous will be blessed, for he gives some of his food to the poor.”

If you are looking for more information on the topic of giving please listen to these messages given by Pastor Terry Hlebo on the doctrine of Christian Giving