Comments on: Are You Wealthy or Generous?

By: Black Coffee: My Favorite Blogs, Money News & Opinions #15

Black Coffee: My Favorite Blogs, Money News & Opinions #15 — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 04:44:00 +0000

[...] Money Matters – Is generosity measured by how much money we give to needy causes? Just what is the difference between wealth and generosity? Craig, who also writes at Money Help for Christians, points out there’s a BIG difference [...]

By: Credit Card Chaser

Credit Card Chaser — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 05:23:03 +0000

Very convicting post because it is easy to give and be more like the rich men in the temple dropping in a huge sum of money and be so proud of ourselves but yet it was the poor widow that gave all that she had that Jesus praised for her giving.
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By: kenyantykoon

kenyantykoon — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:12:09 +0000

i think that it is possible to be both generous and wealthy but it is true what you have said that we seem to say that rich people are generous because they give a lot. there is a place in the bible that says that the rich people were giving because of their abundance but the poor woman gave more because it was in her poverty. so i think that most rich people give because we have something to spare. the real test is whether we will still give when our companies are nationalised and our stock tanks. nice post btw. got me thinking about stuff
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By: Wealth: It’s All Relative : Yielding Wealth - Personal Finance Tips – Money Management Advice

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:01:23 +0000

[...] wealth and find what makes you happy. I’ve been thinking about this a lot since reading about wealth and generosity at Bible Money Matters and on being happy at Get Rich [...]

By: David @ Credit Card Compare

David @ Credit Card Compare — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:52:28 +0000

Thanks for the post Craig. I love the fact that this blog publicly discussed money + faith + heart issues. I’ve been reminded of something similar recently, which is this: we should use money to help people and not use people to make money. Big difference between the two.
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By: Des

Des — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 21:28:02 +0000

I understand the point you are trying to make (i.e. we should recognize and be grateful for even small gifts) but wouldn’t ANY amount being given freely be generous? After all, wealthy or poor, no one is obligated to give you anything. Yes, of course, it is more of a sacrifice to give out of poverty than out of abundance, but does that necessarily mean that the money Warren Buffet or Bill Gates gives is not generous? Do you define generous by some arbitrary standard such as “more than your 10%”?

By: Paul @ FiscalGeek

Paul @ FiscalGeek — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:22:19 +0000

Fantastic post Craig, this is something my wife and I talk about, which is sacrificially giving rather than “we’ll take care of that when we are out of debt, or have more money.” Not that we are in dire straits but tithing and giving out of adversity has reaped blessings for us in so many ways from God. Not necessarily monetarily but personally and in my own walk. Very well said.
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By: Jason @ Redeeming Riches

Jason @ Redeeming Riches — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:17:14 +0000

Great post!! It is a challenge and I have to agree with Craig about finding a big log in my own eye. But the more I read Scripture and understand it, the more I see God’s heart for the poor, the weak and the downtrodden and His call for generosity (regardless of $) to them.

I really like the point about giving a bowl of rice or a coat – it’s not the size of the gift, but perhaps our heart attitude towards those we help.
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By: Greg Retzloff

Greg Retzloff — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:19:20 +0000

This is something I have pondered for decades. But, yes, “There is little functional value for me [or anyone] [to] question if a person’s action was generous or just their wealthy overflow.”
The utilitarian school of moral philosophy says that motives (the inner) are not important. The result (the outer) is the thing. Only God can take measure of a person’s heart. I just try to stick to my business.
Thanks, for your blog.

By: Craig Ford

Craig Ford — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:12:25 +0000

I should have mentioned that any time I ask the wealthy or generous question I often find a big fat log in my own eye.