God’s Word has a lot to say about money. And Proverbs addresses the subject often. Let’s read today’s proverb, and then I will give ten ways to evaluate your giving to God’s work.

Proverbs 3:9-10
Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce; then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will be bursting with wine.

Ten Ways to Evaluate Your Giving:

• Is it off the top or scraped off the bottom?
• Is it based on budget or blessings?
• Is it poured out or squeezed out?
• Is it worship or duty?
• Is it sporadic or consistent?
• Is it given thankfully or painfully?
• Is it given cheerfully or “tear-fully”?
• Can it be described as generous?
• Can it be described as sacrificial?
• Who are you honoring…God or yourself?

Father, help us honor you with our wealth. Give us the courage to make the necessary changes. May we acknowledge your ownership in all areas of our lives.
In Jesus’ name.
Amen.