God comes right out and tells us why he gives us more money than we need. It's not so we can find more ways to spend it. It's not so we can indulge ourselves and spoil our children. It's not so we can insulate ourselves from needing God's provision. It's so we can give and give generously {2 Corinthians 8:14; 9:11}
In his book "Money, Possessions and Eternity," Randy Alcorn emphasizes that God provides us with surplus wealth not for personal gain or indulgence, but for the purpose of generosity. The author argues that this surplus should not lead us to seek more consumption or luxuries, as it is not intended to make us comfortable or isolate us from our dependence on divine provision.
Instead, Alcorn points out that the extra resources we receive are meant to empower us to give back to others and support those in need. By encouraging generosity, he underscores the importance of using our financial blessings to help others, aligning with biblical teachings from 2 Corinthians about sharing and stewardship.