"So let each one give as he purposes in his
heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful
giver." 2 Corinthians 9:7 "So let each one give as he purposes in his
heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful
giver." 2 Corinthians 9:7
Moms, children need to learn to give. They learn
about giving from watching us lay our offering into the collection
basket as it is passed on Sunday morning, but, being our children,
they also learn from observing how and when we quietly give on
every other day of the week. "... When you do a charitable
deed, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing."
Matthew 6:3.
Our example in their learning to give is very
important. Our children will know if we are giving cheerfully.
As they grow into teenagers, they will soon learn what is important
to us by seeing how much we give for the Lord's work in comparison
to what we spend on other things.
We usually give our children some of the family
income to put into the collection, and this is good. In addition,
while our children are small, we should teach them to give from
what is theirs. When our children are paid for doing a
chore, receive birthday money, etc., let us teach them to give
a portion of their own money. Let us make sure they have different
denominations of money so they can find the amount they want to
give. If they decide to give all of it, let them. Their Bible
lesson may have been about "the poor widow."
Remember, "He who sows bountifully will also
reap bountifully." 2 Corinthians 9:6.
Children who are taught how to give while they
are young will be more likely to give as they are prospered when
they become adults. This is one area in which mothers can serve
the church preparing our young people to give and, in so doing,
to serve. Rt. 5 Box 1468, Salem, WV 26426.