Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will reward them for what they have done. Proverbs 19:17
“Those who are rich because of God’s generosity have a responsibility to be generous toward others…The purpose of God’s gifts is not that they be stored up, but that they be used as a foundation, used, that is, in such a way that God will reward their users with the gift of true life.”
Raymond F. Collins in I & II Timothy and Titus: A Commentary (Louisville: WJKP, 2002) 171-172.
In America we are looking toward Thanksgiving this Thursday. We will also be bombarded with Black Friday advertisements and opportunities to be generous on Giving Tuesday.
What’s responsible behavior look like in response?
Take time to give thanks for all God’s material and spiritual blessings. Buy the things you need (at deep discounts), and give generously. God is watching and will reward the faithful.