C.S Lewis said, "I'm afraid biblical charity is more than merely giving away that which we could afford to do without anyway."
Seems like C.S. Lewis is saying we are supposed to give until it hurts- not to be financially safe and sound. This goes against the natural tendency we have as humans to earn a better life for ourselves. As Americans (and most other modern countries as well), we have a comfortable life and I don't think we need to provide ourselves with a more comfortable ("better") life. A better life will come, not with more money, but with a modest amount. The more money we have saved up for ourselves, the harder it is to have faith in God to provide. Would you rather provide for yourself or experience trust on a deeper level?
"There is no legalistic point at which we can say, 'Yes, I have given enough. The rest of my money is mine to use with as I like.' All of our money is God's money. Let us give till it hurts."(How Much Should We Give...)
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