Bible Verses About Giving

15 Bible verses about giving

1. "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life."

   This verse shows us that God is the ultimate giver because He gave us His most precious treasure, Jesus, to save us.

2. "Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver."

   God cares about our hearts when we give, and He loves it when we share with a big, happy smile.

3. "In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’"

   Jesus Himself tells us that our hearts will feel much happier when we share with others instead of just getting things for ourselves.

4. "give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you."

   When we are generous, God promises to bless us and take care of all our needs in amazing ways.

5. "Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce;"

   We show God respect and love by giving Him the very first and best part of what we receive.

6. "Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. And thereby put me to the test, says the LORD of hosts, if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down for you a blessing until there is no more need."

   God invites us to trust Him with our money and see how beautifully He will provide for us.

7. "But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you."

   We should give quietly to help others, without trying to show off or get praise from people.

8. "One gives freely, yet grows all the richer; another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want."

   Holding onto our money too tightly makes us poor inside, but sharing freely brings true riches.

9. "Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered."

   When we use our lives to bless other people, God refreshes our own hearts too.

10. "For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you by his poverty might become rich."

    Jesus left the riches of heaven to become poor on earth so that we could have the eternal riches of God's love.

11. "You shall give to him freely, and your heart shall not be grudging when you give to him, because for this the LORD your God will bless you in all your work and in all that you undertake."

    We should give with a willing heart, knowing that God delights to bless the work of our hands.

12. "They are to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share,"

    God wants us to be rich in kindness and always ready to share what we have with others.

13. "Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God."

    Sharing our toys, money, and time is like a sweet gift that makes God very happy.

14. "But if anyone has the world's goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God's love abide in him?"

    True love for God means opening our hearts and hands when we see someone who needs help.

15. "But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able thus to offer willingly? For all things come from you, and of your own have we given you."

    Everything we have belongs to God anyway, so giving is just returning a portion of His gifts to Him.

A prayer about giving

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for being so incredibly good to us. Thank You for giving us the greatest gift of all, Your Son, Jesus. Help us to remember that everything we have is Yours. Teach our hearts to be generous and cheerful when we share our time, money, and toys. Please use what we give to help people who are in need and to show them how much You love them. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Common questions

What is a tithe?

A tithe is a word from the Bible that means one-tenth. Long ago, God asked His people to give ten percent of what they made back to Him. Today, Christians use the idea of a tithe to remind them to give their first and best to their local church. It is a great way to practice putting God first in our lives.

Do I have to give money to please God?

No, God does not love you more just because you give money, and He does not love you less if you have nothing to give. Jesus already made God completely happy with you! We give because we love Him, not to earn His love. You can also give your time, your help, or share your toys.

How much should I give?

The Bible does not give us one exact number that everyone must give today. Instead, God asks us to look at what we have and decide in our hearts what to give. The goal is to give happily, generously, and regularly to support your church and help those who are in need.

Should I let people know when I give?

Jesus taught us that we should give quietly and not try to show off. We do not need to brag about our giving so that others will think we are super good. God sees everything we do, even in secret, and He is the only one we need to please. It is all about honoring Him.

What if I am too poor to give anything?

In the Bible, Jesus watched a poor widow give two tiny coins, which was all she had. He said her gift was bigger than all the rich people's gifts because she gave from her heart. God cares about your love, not the size of your gift. You can always give a prayer, a kind word, or a helping hand.