Why We Give
Giving isn't about what God needs from us. It's about what God is doing in us — and through us in Battambang.
It starts with God
We give because God gave first
Every breath, every meal, every person we love is a gift. And God's greatest gift was his Son, Jesus. Our giving is never a payment — it's a grateful response to a generous God.
John 3:16 · James 1:17
The inside story
What giving does in our hearts
God doesn't need our money — he owns everything. But he knows that our hearts are often held tight around what we have. Giving is one of the ways he opens our hands, and our hearts.
A closed fist can't receive anything. An open hand can give — and be filled.
1. It points our heart toward God
Jesus said, “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Our hearts follow our money. When we give to God's work, we're not just moving money — we're training our hearts to love what God loves.
Matthew 6:19–21
2. It sets us free from money's grip
The Bible warns that the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, and that life is not measured by what we own. Every time we open our hand and give, money loses a little more of its hold on us. Generosity is freedom.
1 Timothy 6:10, 17–19 · Luke 12:15
3. It grows our trust in God
Holding on tightly is often fear: “What if there isn't enough?” Giving is a step of faith that God really is our provider. Jesus promises that when we seek God's kingdom first, our Father knows what we need.
Matthew 6:31–33 · Philippians 4:19
4. It makes us more like Jesus
Jesus was rich, yet for our sake he became poor, so that through his poverty we might become rich. When we give, we reflect the generous heart of the One who gave everything for us.
2 Corinthians 8:9
5. It brings joy and contentment
Jesus said it is more blessed to give than to receive. Generous people discover a joy that wanting more can never give — and learn the secret of being content because God has promised never to leave us.
Acts 20:35 · Hebrews 13:5 · Philippians 4:11–13
6. It is worship that comes from gratitude
King David prayed, “Everything comes from you, and we have given you only what comes from your hand.” We don't give to earn God's love — we give because we already have it. Giving is simply saying thank you.
1 Chronicles 29:14 · Psalm 24:1 · James 1:17
Through the whole Bible
God's people have always given
Abraham gives a tenth
Long before any law, Abraham gave a tenth of everything to honour God after a great victory — a thank-you for God's faithfulness.
Genesis 14:18–20
The firstfruits of the harvest
Israel brought God the first and best of their harvest, not the leftovers — trusting that the God who gave this harvest would provide the next one.
Proverbs 3:9–10 · Deuteronomy 26:1–11
The widow's two small coins
Jesus watched rich people give large gifts, then praised a poor widow who gave two tiny coins — all she had. God measures the heart, not the amount.
Mark 12:41–44
Jesus gives everything
The greatest gift in history: God so loved the world that he gave his only Son. Every gift we give is a small echo of this one.
John 3:16
The early church shares
The first believers shared what they had so that no one among them was in need — and people were drawn to Jesus by their love.
Acts 2:44–47 · Acts 4:32–35
Now
What your giving does in Battambang
Worship every Sunday
Keeping our doors open, the lights on and the live stream running for anyone who wants to meet Jesus.
Growing people
Youth, small groups, men's breakfasts and Sunday Funday — places to belong and grow.
Caring for neighbours
Being ready to help families in Battambang when life gets hard.
Sharing Jesus
Khmer Bibles, events and outreach so more people hear the good news.
Sow generously
How we give
Joyfully
Not reluctantly or under pressure — God loves a cheerful giver.
2 Corinthians 9:7
Faithfully
Regularly and first, as an act of trust — not just from what's left over.
1 Corinthians 16:2
Generously
Whoever sows generously will reap generously — God is no one's debtor.
2 Corinthians 9:6 · Luke 6:38
If you're visiting or still exploring faith, please don't feel any pressure to give. This is for our church family — you are our guest.
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