Hello again, thank you for listening to Ask Pastor John with longtime pastor and author

John Piper.

I'm your host, Tony Ranki.

While Jesus was never ashamed to tell his disciples or his potential disciples to liquidate

all of their assets and to give away all of their cash first, giving rise to today's

question from a college student named Noah, Hello Pastor John and Tony.

This program has encouraged and strengthened me for over a year now, whether I'm at the

gym or walking back from class or folding my laundry, I am truly blessed by the wisdom

you share.

Thank you.

I am a Christian hedonist at Stanford University finishing my third year of undergrad

work.

I just finished reading the chapter that you wrote, Pastor John, on money in Desiring God,

the book, and I am faced with this question.

Why should I not give all or a significant portion of what I earned to the Lord?

Most teaching I've heard on money and tithing have pretty much said, give and give generously.

I want to give as generously as possible and invest eternally, but at what point does

my giving to the Lord become irresponsible?

Right now I don't earn very much, but I also don't need very much.

Of the $10,000 I earn, I only spend about $2,000 per year, and after giving over 20% to

God and investing the rest, I still can't help but feel like my reward would be greater

in heaven if I gave more, which I'd happily do.

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