Straight to the point.

I'm starting to feel like I give out too much of my money.

I get money, and I give a bigger percentage of it out, either as tithe, or to sort out one family problem or the other.

I feel like I give more than I keep.

I saved some amount of money last year, and I wiped my account clean... gave everything out.

I tithe everything I earn... even bonuses and commission.

I make financial vows... give towards church projects.

So I think I've generally experienced favour in life, but then again, I've given more than I've kept.

Is this a psychological problem of some sort?

I've started wondering if I would have more in terms of savings and assets if I didn't give so much out.

But I also wonder if I'd have enjoyed the favours and growth I've enjoyed if I've always kept more to myself?


There are so many things that I want that I cannot get right now, but if I had kept the bulk of my money, I'd have had more readily available cash.

It's confusing.

LegitGirl:
Straight to the point.

I'm starting to feel like I give out too much of my money.

I get money, and I give a bigger percentage of it out, either as tithe, or to sort out one family problem or the other.

I feel like I give more than I keep.

I saved some amount of money last year, and I wiped my account clean... gave everything out.

I tithe everything I earn... even bonuses and commission.

I make financial vows... give towards church projects.

So I think I've generally experienced favour in life, but then again, I've given more than I've kept.

Is this a psychological problem of some sort?

Well, I can't advise you against giving cos it is divine. As you are giving, just ensure you are also investing. That is all i can say

I think it depends how you spend the money.

I knew a lady back in the day. Immediately she got her salary, she would send the entire lot to her family back in Africa then she would be begging money to eat and pay her bills.

Her landlord chucked her out then she began squatting on her friend's sofas before her eyes opened.

Another real life story: A church was doing fundraising and a woman wanted to give but had nothing. She gave the church the keys and documents to her house. The church came and chucked the family out so they became homeless.

In your giving, be wise.

LegitGirl:
Straight to the point.

I'm starting to feel like I give out too much of my money.

I get money, and I give a bigger percentage of it out, either as tithe, or to sort out one family problem or the other.

I feel like I give more than I keep.

I saved some amount of money last year, and I wiped my account clean... gave everything out.

I tithe everything I earn... even bonuses and commission.

I make financial vows... give towards church projects.

So I think I've generally experienced favour in life, but then again, I've given more than I've kept.

Is this a psychological problem of some sort?

I've started wondering if I would have more in terms of savings and assets if I didn't give so much out.

But I also wonder if I'd have enjoyed the favours and growth I've enjoyed if I've always kept more to myself?


There are so many things that I want that I cannot get right now, but if I had kept the bulk of my money, I'd have had more readily available cash.

It's confusing.

The motive of your giving and the condition of your heart matters more.
In the early church there were many who sold all that they had and laid it at the apostles feet. And Again the apostles were true servants of christ not greedy folks.

When your giving is not forced, when it is done freely and joyfully and done out of faith, then what you did is commendable.
But if you decide to give a part and attend to your needs it also is acceptable.

Steep:

The motive of your giving and the condition of your heart matters more.
In the early church there were many who sold all that they had and laid it at the apostles feet. And Again the apostles were true servants of christ not greedy folks.

When your giving is not forced, when it is done freely and joyfully and done out of faith, then what you did is commendable.
But if you decide to give a part and attend to your needs it also is acceptable.

Thanks.

The motive is right. Always borne out of love, and consideration.

For the tithe, it's borne of the thought that I owe it to God... He enabled me to earn this money... I don't want spiritual devourers causing my earnings to waste.


For church projects... I want to be able to contribute significantly towards the advancement of the kingdom. But I think I end up doing too much.

The voice in my head which I've always believed to be the Holy Spirit always asks so much of me. Usually all that I have.

PastorMIsBack:
I think it depends how you spend the money.

I knew a lady back in the day. Immediately she got her salary, she would send the entire lot to her family back in Africa then she would be begging money to eat and pay her bills.

Her landlord chucked her out then she began squatting on her friend's sofas before her eyes opened.

Another real life story: A church was doing fundraising and a woman wanted to give but had nothing. She gave the church the keys and documents to her house. The church came and chucked the family out so they became homeless.

In your giving, be wise.

Sad. Really sad.

dawnomike:
Well, I can't advise you against giving cos it is divine. As you are giving, just ensure you are also investing. That is all i can say

I'm not investing.

I should do something differently this year.

I'll stick to offerings & tithes.
And be very proportionate about other kind of church donations.

As for family & friends. I'll have to exercise tough love until I've sorted out my own needs.