The Lord Loves a Cheerful Giver

Our giving is, in one sense, a private matter. Jesus spoke of "not doing your charitable deeds before men," and "not letting your left hand know what your right hand is doing" (Matthew 6:3). We should avoid seeking public accolades for our giving, and in that sense giving is a private matter between us and our Lord. For others, avoiding the topic of giving might simply be a way of hiding their greed and selfishness, and their lack of generosity.