Gospel Principles
Unit 7: Perfecting Our Lives
Chapter 32: Tithes and Offerings
Concept 3: We Should Give Willingly
"It is important to give willingly. "When one pays his tithing without enjoyment he is robbed of a part of the blessing. He must learn to give cheerfully, willingly and joyfully, and his gift will be blessed" (Stephen L. Richards, The Law of Tithing [pamphlet, 1983, p. 8], p.8).
The Apostle Paul taught that how we give is as important as what we give. He said, "let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver." (2 Corinthians 9:7).
Discussion
2 Corinthians 9:6-7 "6 But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.
7 Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver."
What does it mean to give grudgingly?
Of what importance is the our attitude in our giving?"