Top 6 Not-so-Good Reasons to Give at Christmas

Many, if not most, Christian families offer donations or provide some act of service directed toward poor or disadvantaged people during December. I am no one’s judge, but I wonder about the various motivations possibly behind some of this Christmas “generosity.” See if you recognize any of these motivations. I have heard or felt all of these.

#6 – I want to force my spoiled kids to acknowledge how much they have so they will stop asking for so much and give me more thanks.

#5 – My family has always done something for “poor people” at Christmas.

#4 –  It seems that everybody in our group (office, Sunday School class, small group, Bible study, etc.) are doing something for poor people. Let’s do what the “Jones” family is doing.

#3 –  I am ashamed and feel a bit guilty about how blessed (rich) I am.

#2 –  Giving increases my chance of going to heaven.

#1 –  I will receive greater rewards in heaven.

What are some better and more biblical reasons for giving during December… or any other time?

See my recommendation for the Top 5 Good Reasons to Give.

Other related posts –
Remembering the Most Poor
How to Give Like a Wise Man