For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:16

Today, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, has come to be called “Giving Tuesday.” Every non-profit seems to have their hands out today.

First, I am not writing to find fault with this.

But second, may I point you to 1 Corinthians 16:1-3 to remind us all that if believers are giving as prescribed in these verses, the need for special giving drives would be seldom, if ever. Giving regularly, proportionately, and generously to/through organizations that one trusts (2 Corinthians 7-8) is not only God’s will, but makes the special requests virtually unnecessary.

Third, let us be reminded that giving is an essential way of following God’s example, as found in John 3:16.

Lastly, may our giving always be an act of worship in response to what God has given us!