Giving freely vs. hoarding

     It occurred to me the other day that all the "stuff" I was so carefully purchasing, storing, and cleaning would one day go to Goodwill or get tossed in a trash bin. Some of the items I've forgotten what they were before I've even filed the receipt for them. I look at the receipt and think, Hmmm, red casual, what might that have been?
     Now I don't consider myself a hoarder, but I could be a better steward of God's gifts to me. By being intentional about my purchases I could save more, thus have more to share with those in need. When I get to heaven I may regret not having spent more of my resources according to God's will rather than my desires. 
     Proverbs 11:24-26 remind us of the difference between those that give of God's blessings and those that hoard them.

24 One person gives freely, yet gains even more;
    another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty.

25 A generous person will prosper;
    whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.

26 People curse the one who hoards grain,
    but they pray God’s blessing on the one who is willing to sell.