Amen Rhonda, if we give because we think we have to and not out of love. I do not think God is blessed by it. God loves a cheerful giver. And that does not give erresponsibley. I know people who give big amounts just so they can get blessed it don't work that way either. -- When Christians worship here on earth, the hosts of Heaven are worshiping with them. Karen Carter '74 IN GOD WE TRUST -------------- Original message -------------- > No, I do agree, giving is a response, out of what we've been given, not a > duty, a have-to sort of thing, not I'd better or else. We love God because > He loved us first, it's not a "Love Me or else" kind of thing, what kind of > love would that be? God loves a cheerful giver, not a forced one! > I realize that giving is a part of God's nature, and so a part of ours too! > Rhonda