One of the things that makes this verse so compelling is that it doesn’t just instruct us on what to give, but it tells us how to give. The Apostle Paul is teaching us that our generosity actually has more to do with our heart and our attitude than it does with dollar amounts or percentages. I would go so far as to say that this verse is telling us God will do more with $1 given through a generous spirit than he will with $1,000 given reluctantly or with expectation. Although the Bible is clear that the baseline of our giving should be the tithe, this verse reveals that the point in returning the tithe is not for us to check off another box; the point is to keep our hearts consistently aligned with God. In other words, it is not the amount that determines God's blessing but the heart.

While this verse reveals that our generosity is a direct reflection of our heart, it is also true that consistent giving can actually develop a spirit of generosity within us. Check out this real-life testimony from __ that proves just that!