The Gift of a New Heart

"I am concerned for the poor, but more for you.  I know not what Christ will say to you in the great day... I fear there are many who may know well that they are not Christians because they do not love to give.  To give largely and liberally, not grudgingly at all, requires a new heart.  An old heart would rather part with its life-blood than its money.  Oh my friends!  Enjoy your money; make the most of it; give none away; enjoy it quickly for I can tell you, you will beggars throughout eternity."
- Robert Murray M'Cheyne (Scottish pastor, died at the age of 29.)