You will always have those who are poor and in need among you, so that's why I'm telling you to give generously to them.
Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all the crops you grow.
Then your barns will be filled with produce, and your vats will overflow with new wine.
If you give generously you receive more, but if you keep back what you should give, you end up poor.
If you're generous, you'll become rich; give someone a drink of water, and you'll be given one in return.
If you're kind to the poor, you're lending to the Lord, and he will repay you well for what you've done.