For Christians this present life is the closest they will come to Hell. For unbelievers, it is the closest they will come to Heaven.

Abundance isn't God's provision for me to live in luxury. It's his provision for me to help others live. God entrusts me with his money not to build my kingdom on earth, but to build his kingdom in heaven.

He who lays up treasures in heaven looks forward to eternity

When you leave this world, will you be known as one who accumulated treasures on earth that you couldn't keep? Or will you be recognized as one who invested treasures in heaven that you couldn't lose?

It is by serving God and others that we store up heavenly treasures. Everyone gains; no one loses.

Give deliberately. Giving is at its best when it's a conscious effort that's repeatedly made.

..tithing isn't something I do to clear my conscience so I can do whatever I want with the 90 percent--it also belongs to God! I must seek his direction and permission for whatever I do with the full amount. I may discover that God has different ideas than I do.