We receive in order to give. We are not baskets to collect gifts; we are channels through which gifts pass. We are pipes allowing the generosity of God to flow through us. Paul is clear that the gifts of the Spirit are not for our private consumption, but are given to us to serve the body. Even our vocation is not merely about feeding our families; we are to earn more than our families need so we can have something to give. “He must labor, performing with his own hands what is good, so that he will have something to share with one who has need.” Ephesians 4:28 (NASB). It has been proven over and over that the poorest are often more generous in giving than those who are rich. Cultivate giving; practice generosity. It is a great way to live.
