Sabbath School First and Second Corinthians Stewardship and Mission Lesson 11 - Monday Giving from a Grateful Heart “But first gave their own selves to the Lord, and unto us by the will of God.” — 2 Corinthians 8:5 The central message of these passages is simple: true Christian giving begins with giving ourselves to God. The believers Paul describes were generous not because they had an abundance of money, but because their hearts had been changed by God’s grace. Their giving became an expression of their love, gratitude, and commitment to Him. Paul reminds us that God loves a cheerful giver. Our giving should never be motivated by guilt, pressure, or the desire to impress others. It should come from a heart that recognizes everything we have ultimately comes from God. Now think about the Cross. Jesus gave everything for us. He gave His time, His strength, His life, and ultimately Himself so that we could have salvation. When we truly understand the price He paid, generosity ...