Somewhere along the way, giving became a pressure point. Seeds, first fruits, tithe and offering — it all started to feel like a list of things that had to be done to keep God happy. Some were told they’d be cursed if they didn’t give. Others were made to feel like breakthrough was for sale, and generosity was the price tag.
But when the noise dies down and the gimmicks fade, there’s still something holy about giving. Not out of fear. Not under pressure. But because there’s power in honoring God with what’s in your hands.
The Bible is clear: giving is a principle, not a punishment. From the Old Testament tithe to New Testament generosity, there’s always been a rhythm of returning a portion to God, a way to say, “I trust You. You first.” And when it’s done with the right heart, it’s not just obedience, it’s worship.
“Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” 2 Corinthians 9:7
God doesn’t want guilt money. He’s not asking for bribes. What He wants is trust, the kind that says, “Even when it’s tight, I know You’re my Source.”
And the beautiful thing is, giving isn’t just about what God gets. It’s about what generosity unlocks in a life. It builds trust. It breaks selfishness. It aligns your heart with heaven’s priorities.
And yes — it often opens doors in ways that can’t be explained.
There are testimonies of provision, peace, open doors, and divine favour, not because people “paid for it,” but because they gave in faith and God met them there. Not like a transaction. Like a relationship.
But here’s the grace in it: you’re not cursed if you don’t give. You’re not blocked from heaven. You’re not less spiritual.
God isn’t keeping score. He’s checking posture.
And giving, when it’s not forced or performative, is a powerful reflection of that posture.
So give. Freely. Joyfully. Prayerfully.
Not because you have to. But because you get to. Because you believe in what God is doing. Because you want to honor Him. Because your trust isn’t in money, it’s in Him.
That’s where the real blessing is found.
