Giving – A Theory

One thought that occurred to me the other day: It's easier to trust God with everything you have when you've got nothing to lose. Generosity and giving may never be easier than when you have very little.

As you gradually earn more and acquire possessions, all of a sudden there's a comfort level you've become accustomed to. There's now a height from which you can fall. It's harder to let go and trust it all to God. In addition, all the more expensive comforts and charms start to come within reach... if only you didn't give quite so much. Foreign holidays, a nice car, an awesome TV, a bigger house – they could all be yours.

In some ways your expendable cash is like the fat stores on your body. It's good to have a little in reserve for lean times. Too much is dangerous. Generous giving, in a sense, is almost like burning off the fat on your life.