We've been
taught to give as part of who we are.
We give when
natural disasters occur.
We give to
United Way campaigns directly from our paychecks.
We give to
the Girl Scouts when we buy cookies.
We give to
numerous causes through the donate-a-dollar option at the cash register.
We tithe.
We volunteer.
We mentor.
Giving is a
habit and attitude that is ingrained in our culture both for the benefit of
others...
and
ourselves.
Luke 6:38
New
International Version (NIV)
Give, and it
will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running
over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be
measured to you.”
New Living
Translation
"Give,
and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full--pressed down,
shaken together to make room for more, running over, and poured into your lap.
The amount you give will determine the amount you get back."
