How do faith and generosity fit together?

Generosity goes hand in hand with a faith that is posited on a generous God. If we don't need to worry about clothes or food because our heavenly Father cares for us (in the words of Jesus), then we don't need to hoard them for ourselves. Similarly, if the creator God defines our value by the worth of our spiritual life, then we don't need possessions to define our value. If this world and all that we hold dear in this world will one day fade away, then we don't need to cling to them. We can use them to bring spiritual benefit to others. Those possessions can bring joy, encouragement, can provide food, and can inspire hope and life in people near and far. Faith gives a freeing perspective to life that enhances generosity. Generosity is part of the spiritual life because it lessens the hold of the material on our spirits.