The Importance of Giving – Part 2

The first installment of this series addressed how most people consider their financial donations to church or charity as TRANSACTIONAL – similar to a purchase or exchange of goods.

However, in God’s eyes that type of giving is TRANSFORMATIONAL, since it works toward broadening our perspective of others and reducing our myopic focus on ourselves.

Here’s a first-hand example of a similar transformation I witnessed in my family.

The Importance of Giving – Part I

I’m a volunteer member on the board of our local church, Potomac Valley Assembly – here’s the link (http://www.pvachurch.com/pwsite/index.php).

Since I’ve got my MBA degree and understand a bit about finances, the board selected me as its treasurer. It’s an honor to serve in that role and there are some insights that I’ve learned over the years that have helped me and may help you regarding finances and giving.

There are three basic aspects of wealth or money that are important, yet often overlooked.