...the true value of an offering isn't measured by how much we give. It's measured by how much we keep...

By definition, a sacrifice must involve sacrifice...

When God blesses you financially, don't raise your standard of living. Raise your standard of giving.

So walk in love as Christ loved us, and gave Himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.

True sacrifice lies in giving away something you need to someone who needs it more. Otherwise it's not sacrifice at all.

[? An early Christmas wish from Marisa Tompkins of Tega Cay, S.C.:] Why don't we sacrifice our own gift-giving during the holidays and adopt a hurricane victim family? ... Wouldn't our blessings do more good if invested in the future of the people of Louisiana. ... Where do we start?

Getting what you want is not nearly as important as giving what you have.