We must ask tough questions of anyone to whom we are considering giving our time or money. Does this organization do exactly what it claims to do? Good intentions and impressive goals are not enough. Are the goals being reached efficiently, effectively and honorably? Does this organization or ministry exhibit fiscal responsibility? Are fundraising percentages reasonable? Are salaries justified?
We also need to apply what I call The Holy Spirit Sniff Test. When we bring a particular form of ministry or good deed before God in prayer, do we sense that God affirms both the particular ministry and our involvement with it? if we do, then the bible would say to us, Don't hold back! Shower the place with your goodness. Bless, serve, pray, give volunteer as much as you can. Let the goodness flow like a mighty river. But if we have any reservations, we mustn't be naive. Our resources of time, energy and money are limited; we mustn't throw them away on unworthy causes or ineffective endeavors. When we give to others, we must be discerning.
We also need to apply what I call The Holy Spirit Sniff Test. When we bring a particular form of ministry or good deed before God in prayer, do we sense that God affirms both the particular ministry and our involvement with it? if we do, then the bible would say to us, Don't hold back! Shower the place with your goodness. Bless, serve, pray, give volunteer as much as you can. Let the goodness flow like a mighty river. But if we have any reservations, we mustn't be naive. Our resources of time, energy and money are limited; we mustn't throw them away on unworthy causes or ineffective endeavors. When we give to others, we must be discerning.
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