Giving with a cheerful heart is one of the ways we not only show our obedience to God, but also demonstrate our recognition that we are only stewards of our earthly possessions while He is the true owner.
Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work.
2 Corinthians 9:7-8
Jesus replied, "You must love the LORD your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment."
Matthew 22:37-38 (NLT)
When we give God our lives it also includes our treasure (our time, talent and money). According to Jesus, the places and people we give our treasure to are the keepers of our heart and the objects of our affection.
For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
Matthew 6:21 (NIV)
