So, please…as frustrating as the news may sometimes be…don’t give up on supporting your favorite ministry. The vast majority of Christian charities that ask for your support are legitimate, caring, and irreplaceable members of our community. If you suspect the reliability of a ministry asking for money, there are two great places to look: charitynavigator.org , and ecfa.org —that’s the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability. Between the two, you should be able to find the information you need to give with confidence.

For a clear, Biblical understanding of a believer’s privilege in giving, check 2 Corinthians, chapters 8 and 9. You’ll find that such generosity will result in a “harvest of righteousness,”* not necessarily worldly wealth.  

If you’re a Christian and feel no desire to give…you might just want to check your pulse, instead.  

*2 Corinthians 9:10 (ESV)