Jesus spoke about giving more than any other subject.
The word Hope- mentioned 186 times.
The word Love and all of it's derivatives- used 733 times.
The word Give or Giving- used 2,285 times.
Seven positive benefits happen to your life every time you give:
1. Giving makes me more like God. James 1:5
2. Giving draws me closer to God. Matt. 6:21
3. Giving breaks the grip of materialism in your life. Matt. 6:24
4. Giving strengthens your faith. 2 Cor. 9:13
5. Giving is an investment for eternity. 1 Timothy 6:18-19
6. Giving blesses us in return. Proverbs 22:9
7. Giving makes me happy. Acts 20:35
"Give...not with regret, or out of a sense of duty; for God loves the one who gives gladly. God is able to make it up to you by giving you everything you need and more so that there will not only be enough for your own needs, but plenty left over to give joyfully to others." 2 Cor.9:7-8