{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Christians Are Getting THIS Wrong About Giving (and why it's hurting us more than we realize)","description":" Jesus said, \u201cDon\u2019t let your left hand know what your right hand is doing.\u201d   But does that really mean Christians should never talk about giving?   In this episode, Bob and Linda tackle one of the most misunderstood passages in the Bible\u2014and why misreading it has quietly hurt generosity, discipleship, and spiritual growth in the church.   Sparked by a viral clip referencing Matthew 6, they walk through what Jesus was actually addressing (motive, not visibility), why public generosity shows up all over Scripture, and how sharing testimonies\u2014when done with the right heart\u2014can inspire radical obedience in others. This isn\u2019t about bragging.   It\u2019s about obedience, clarity, and letting God get the glory.       What You\u2019ll Learn in This Episode Why Matthew 6 is about motive, not secrecy How applying \u201cgive in secret\u201d consistently would silence prayer and testimony too The difference between generosity that inspires vs generosity that performs Why public generosity is everywhere in Scripture (Barnabas, the Macedonian church, Zacchaeus, the widow\u2019s mite, Mary anointing Jesus) How generosity becomes contagious when stories are shared Practical ways to check your heart before sharing a testimony When God says \u201cshare it\u201d \u2014 and when He says \u201ckeep it quiet\u201d   Key Scriptures Mentioned (NLT) Matthew 6:1\u20134 \u2014 Giving with the right motive Acts 4\u20135 \u2014 Barnabas vs. Ananias & Sapphira Luke 19:8\u20139 \u2014 Zacchaeus\u2019 public repentance and generosity 2 Corinthians 8\u20139 \u2014 The Macedonian church & contagious generosity   A Key Takeaway God isn\u2019t after secrecy for secrecy\u2019s sake. He\u2019s after hearts that give for His glory, not human applause. Some generosity should be quiet. Some testimonies are meant to be shared. The wisdom is knowing the difference\u2014and having the courage to obey either way.     Action Item for This Week Ask God one simple question in prayer: \u201cIs there a generosity story You want me to share\u2014or one You want me to keep private?\u201d Then obey, even if it feels uncomfortable.     Generosity isn\u2019t about being seen\u2014it\u2019s about letting God be seen. \ud83d\udc49 If this episode helped clarify something you\u2019ve wrestled with, share it with a friend who needs this conversation.     Disclaimer: This content is for educational and spiritual encouragement only and is not individualized financial advice. Always pray and seek wise counsel as you apply biblical principles to your own life.   Watch this episode on our SeedTime Money Podcast YouTube channel (https:\/\/youtu.be\/en12Gf9uDCU)! If you haven\u2019t checked out our best-selling book Simple Money, Rich Life (https:\/\/seedtime.com\/smrl\/), we think you\u2019ll love it. It was named the 2022 Book of the Year by ICFH and has over 1,000 5-star reviews on Amazon, and is best described as \u201ca money book for people who don\u2019t read money books.\u201d  You can take it for a test drive for FREE at https:\/\/SeedTime.com\/sample where you can download chapter 1 of the audiobook, grab the 1st 2 chapters of the ebook version, and even get the 5-week book study companion guide. ","author_name":"SeedTime with Bob and Linda Lotich","author_url":"https:\/\/seedtime.com","html":"