Giving

Gives generously and joyfully (above a tithe) to the work and mission of Christ (Romans 12:8; 2 Corinthians 9:7)

Strengths:

  • Cautious with purchases
  • Hardworking
  • Appreciative of accountability
  • Personally involved in people's lives
  • Rarely incurs debt
  • Generous
  • Loves to motivate others to give

Weaknesses:

  • Reacts negatively to pressure to give
  • "tunnel vision" giving
  • If offended may allow feeling to interfere with God-given opportunities
  • Tempted to judge a ministry based on a single incident that appears to reflect poor stewardship