Principles and Rewards of Giving

by David R. Reid

The Lord Jesus said, “It is more blessed to give than to receive” (Acts 20:35). Even so, much of our giving tends to fall short of true Christian giving as defined in God’s Word. In 2 Corinthians 8 and 9, we find many principles related to giving and the rewards for doing so. These principles apply not only to giving money, but to all areas of Christian stewardship—our time, our talent, and our treasure.

16 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2005

About the author

Dr. David R. Reid (1937-2012), whose academic background included both engineering and theology, was a faculty member for 28 years at Emmaus Bible College in Dubuque, Iowa. He established Growing Christians Ministries in 1973. He authored 39 years of “Devotions for Growing Christians” and created the radio program, “Talks for Growing Christians.” He recorded courses on Biblical Hermeneutics (interpretation) and Christian Evidences (apologetics), and wrote condensed course books on those subjects.

Dr. Dave taught at churches, conferences, camps and home Bible studies, and led many in-depth study tours of Bible Lands. A life-long Bible student and athlete, he creatively initiated Bible study in conjunction with fellowship activities: “Ski & Study,” “Golf & Grow,” and “Tennis & Tailgate Fellowship.”

He and his wife, Margie, have three married children, and six grandchildren.