The Bible says much about giving.
The overriding principal is, give first and trust the Lord to sustain you.
Does He really own the cattle on a thousand hills and the wealth in every mine? (Psalm 50:10) Will He really provide your every need? Is it true that the children of the righteous need not beg for bread? (Psalm 37:25)
Soldier of The Cross, the enemy loves to attack about money, particularly with men. He whispers that there is no security and that you must do whatever it takes to make sure you can sustain yourself. What does God say?
It is good to save, to invest and to be wise. It is foolish to assume that it will result in financial security. That is why we are taught to pray in our daily bread.
We must be liberal givers. Paul reminds us that the Macedonians gave lavishly our of their lack.
God has promised that He will provide our every need. Do we believe it? He has also promised that giving results in abundant blessing.
The bottom line is not the bank balance or the stock market trend. The bottom line is, are you willing to walk by faith in everything, or are you exempting finances?
It is a matter for prayer. Give according to obedience rather than the plea or the bank balance.
After all, isn't it His?