One of the greatest discoveries I have ever made was that the Bible is not merely a book of inspirational
stories—it is God's Rule Book. Throughout Scripture, God established spiritual laws and principles that govern every area of life, including finances. Just as the law of sowing and reaping governs agriculture, God's financial principles govern increase, provision, preservation, and abundance.
For years, I misunderstood these principles. Like many sincere believers, I participated in the traditional religious practice of sowing "financial seeds," believing that if I gave enough money into religious settings, I would eventually receive an extraordinary financial breakthrough to eliminate my debts. Yet despite my sincerity, the results I hoped for never materialized.
Everything changed when I stopped viewing the Bible merely as a devotional book and began reading it as God's Rule Book. Then I discovered a principle repeated throughout Scripture that I had largely overlooked: God's extraordinary promises of financial provision are consistently connected to how we treat the poor.
As Proverbs 11:9b declares:
"Through knowledge shall the just be delivered."
Knowledge of God's principles changed my life.
Blessed Is the One Who Considers the Poor
Perhaps no passage summarizes God's heart toward the poor more beautifully than Psalm 41.
"Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the LORD will deliver him in time of trouble. The LORD will preserve him, and keep him alive; and he shall be blessed upon the earth... The LORD will strengthen him upon the bed of languishing..." (Psalm 41:1–3)
Notice the promises attached to one biblical principle:
• Deliverance in trouble.
• Divine preservation.
• Long life.
• Blessing upon the earth.
• Strength in times of weakness.
These are supernatural returns that God Himself promises to those who thoughtfully care for those in need.
Proverbs Repeatedly Connects Giving to Prosperity
The book of Proverbs reinforces this principle over and over again.
"He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again." (Proverbs 19:17)
Imagine that. Scripture says giving to the poor is literally making a loan to God—and God promises to repay it.
The Bible also says:
"There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth... The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself." (Proverbs 11:24–25)
Generosity, according to God's economy, does not diminish wealth—it becomes a pathway for increase.
Again, Proverbs declares:
"He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack..." (Proverbs 28:27)
Notice the clarity of this promise. Scripture does not say he might not lack. It simply states:
"He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack."
Likewise,
"He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor." (Proverbs 14:31)
And,
"Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard." (Proverbs 21:13)
These verses reveal that our treatment of the poor directly affects our relationship with God.
When You Give to the Poor, You Give to Christ
Jesus removed every doubt concerning how He views acts of compassion.
In Matthew 25:31–40, Jesus describes the final judgment and repeatedly says:
"I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink... I was a stranger, and ye took me in."
The righteous ask:
"Lord, when saw we thee...?"
Jesus answers:
"Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me." (Matthew 25:40)
This is one of the most remarkable teachings in Scripture.
Jesus identifies Himself with those in need. Every act of kindness toward the hungry, the poor, the sick, or the forgotten is viewed by Christ as an act done personally to Him.
Giving to the poor is therefore not merely charity—it is an expression of love and obedience toward Christ Himself.
My Personal Testimony
When I finally understood these biblical principles, my entire approach to finances changed.
I stopped chasing financial miracles through traditions that I believed would produce wealth simply because I had given what was called a "financial seed." Instead, I began asking a different question:
"What are God's financial rules?"
As I consistently applied those rules—especially the repeated biblical instruction to care for the poor—I watched God transform my financial life.
Today, I am completely debt-free.
The life that I once prayed for gradually became my reality, not because I discovered a secret formula, but because I learned to live according to God's written principles.
Now my greatest desire is not merely to accumulate resources but to multiply them so they can be invested into the lives of people who can do absolutely nothing for me in return.
That is the kind of giving Scripture repeatedly honors.
The Protocol That Governs Biblical Giving
The Apostle Paul summarizes God's principles of giving in 2 Corinthians 9:6–10.
First, he establishes the law of sowing and reaping:
"He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully." (2 Corinthians 9:6)
Next, he explains the attitude that must accompany giving:
"Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver." (2 Corinthians 9:7)
Giving should never be manipulated, forced, or driven by guilt. It should flow willingly from a heart that trusts God.
Paul then reveals God's promise:
"God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye... may abound to every good work." (2 Corinthians 9:8)
Finally, Paul connects God's blessing directly with generosity toward the poor by quoting Psalm 112:
"He hath dispersed abroad; he hath given to the poor; his righteousness remaineth for ever." (2 Corinthians 9:9)
He concludes:
"Now he that ministereth seed to the sower both minister bread for your food, and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness." (2 Corinthians 9:10)
Notice God's order.
He provides seed.
The believer sows according to His principles.
God then multiplies what has been sown.
The increase is not merely for personal consumption but to continue producing righteousness through generosity.
Conclusion
Scripture consistently teaches that God's financial system is governed by principles rather than wishful thinking.
From Psalm 41 to Proverbs, from the teachings of Jesus to the writings of Paul, one truth is repeated again and again: God has a special concern for the poor, and He attaches extraordinary promises to those who compassionately care for them.
This does not mean every gift made in every context is without value, nor does it eliminate other biblical expressions of generosity. Rather, it highlights a principle that Scripture repeatedly emphasizes: caring for those in genuine need occupies a unique place in God's heart and carries promises that are stated plainly in His Word.
If we desire God's blessing, provision, and increase, we must build our lives upon the biblical rules He has already revealed. When we align ourselves with His principles, we position ourselves to experience His faithfulness—not because we have manipulated God, but because we have chosen to walk in obedience to His Word.
The Bible is not merely a book to be admired.
It is God's Rule Book.
And when His rules are practiced, His promises are experienced.
Pastor Kevin L. A. Ewing
www.kevinlaewing.com
www.kevinlaewing.blogspot.com
ewinglakevin@icloud.com
