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Eternal Value A well-known poem contains the lines, “Only one life, it will soon be past; only what’s done for Christ will last.” Along with other things, these words can help shape our perspective regarding money. While it is necessary to spend money on things such as shelter, food, clothing, transportation, and similar items, these are still temporary things which will all pass away. Knowing that God is more concerned about things that have eternal value than those that are of temporal good only should have an effect on our attitudes toward money. We practice good stewardship when we use our money wisely, planning our expenditures, investments, and savings; yet giving is the only money activity that has lasting eternal value. Even though the bagful of groceries you give to the family with little or no income is soon consumed, the act of giving it is of lasting value. Even though the heating bill you paid this month for the family whose breadwinner is out of work will need to be paid again next month, the act itself is of eternal value. We give not because God needs our gifts, but because He uses those who have an abundance to help those who are in need. In 2 Corinthians 9:10-11, the Apostle Paul writes, “Now He Who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness. You will be made rich in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.” God Himself ensures that our giving will have eternal value. We give what we can because God has first given us all we truly need: eternal life. Through our giving we can help others to see that the gift of eternal life is theirs as well. Our gifts to our church may help to support a missionary who brings the Good News of Christ to those who might never hear it. Our gifts help to support ministries that reach out to those in all kinds of need, spiritual and physical, and witness to the love of God. This giving results in benefits to the recipients, blessings to the givers, and thanksgiving to God. (Taken from Stewardship Advisors 2225 East 14 Mile Road, Birmingham MI 48009)
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