GIVING - A PRIVATE MATTER

There are three kinds of givers:

The flint never gives till it is well hammered & then it yields only sparks.

The sponge gives only when you squeeze it & keep on squeezing it till it is dry.

The honeycomb gives freely & keeps on giving.

- (moreillustrations.com)

2 Cor 9:7 (GW): “Each of you should give whatever you have decided. You shouldn’t be sorry that you gave or feel forced to give, since God loves a cheerful giver.”

“A man there was, and they called him mad; the more he gave, the more he had.” - John Bunyan.

“Carnal Christians tend to show off their differences and superiority in clothing, speech or deeds. They desire to shock people into a recognition of all their undertakings.” - Watchman Nee.

Mat 6:3-4 (GNT): “But when you help a needy person, do it in such a way that even your closest friend will not know about it. Then it will be a private matter. And your Father, who sees what you do in private, will reward you.”