Giving is the very nature of God. John 3:16. Rom 5:28. The act of giving is the way to blessing. The principle of prosperity is in giving. Unless the farmer gives the seed to the soil he cannot expect or enjoy any harvest. We need to understand that the benefit in giving supersedes the pain of giving. Acts. 20:35.

Benefits of giving

• Spiritual blessings. Mark. 10:21
  
• Materials blessings. Provb. 11:24-25. Ish. 58:10-11
  
• Safety and God’s preservation. Ps. 41:1-2
  
• There is reward from God. Provb. 19:17. 22:9.
  
• Giving brings harvest. 2Corth. 9:6
  
• Health and vitality. Ps 41:2. Mal. 3: 11.