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Three Types of Givers

Luke 6:38 – “Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you.”

     Selwyn Hughes is quoted as saying, “Remember this, you can’t serve God a and Money, but you can serve God with money.” In every church or ministry there are three different types of givers.  Who are these three types of givers? These three givers are boycotters, by-standers, and the believers.  

     The boycotters are those who withhold their tithe and offerings because they have a disagreement with the leadership or do not agree with the direction of the ministry.  These individuals or groups will withhold their finance to manipulate and to have their way.  The boycotter does not understand that the tithe belongs to the Lord. It is holy unto the Lord.  We must never use the Lord’s money for our own advantage or to manipulate others. 

  The by-stander believes it is somebody else’s responsibility to give and meet the needs of the ministry.  They do not believe their contribution is needed.  Somebody else will step up and give.  The by-stander has misplaced priorities.  Martin Luther is quoted, “there are three conversions necessary: the conversion of the heart, the conversion of the mind, and the conversion of the purse. Of these three, it may well be that we find the conversion of the purse to be the most difficult.” The by-stander allows selfishness to rob them of the rich blessings of giving.  

      The believer gives in obedience to the Word of God and the leading of the Holy Spirit. This individual believes the Word of God.  “Give and it shall be given to you, good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over” (Luke 6:38).  God blesses those who are faithful to give in obedience to His Word.  The believer gives in faith.  He believes God will open the windows of heaven and pour out blessings he will not room to receive.  

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