Giving that is not motivated by love is worth nothing.
We have to believe it enough that it changes how we live.
...we'll first address our inaccurate view of God and, consequently of ourselves.
We have to learn how to control our minds. We have to learn self-control.
I am just an earthly sinful father & I love my kids so much it hurts. How could I not trust a heavenly, perfect Father who loves me infinitely more than I will ever love my kids?
The fact is, I need God to help me love God. And if I need His help to love Him, a perfect being, I definitely need His help to love other, fault-filled humans.