Generosity is the act of giving all of our time, all of our talents and skills, all of our treasure and resources to proclaim the love of God in Jesus Christ.
Traditionally, Christians consider the tithe as a measure of generosity when in fact, God is not satisfied when we keep 90% for ourselves. Instead, just as the poor widow was commended for giving “all that she had,” those of us who consider ourselves people of faith are also challenged to give everything we are and have for living and sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ. Everything – our time, our talents, our treasure.
The tithe can then become a small portion that we intentionally and deliberately use for the love and sake of others beyond ourselves. Within this tithe, where does the church fit in your personal generosity? How do you spend your time, your talents, your treasure so that a portion is directed beyond yourself?
D Gene Kraus 