or of our means cheerfully always requires growth. Paul, in Chapter 9:8, of II Corinthians, speaks of giving as a grace. A grace is a virtue which has become so natural and easy as to be beautiful. He mentions the generosity of the Macedonians, where "the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their generosity", for they besought us "with much entreaty in regard of this grace, and the fellowship in the ministering to the saints". When people joyously press their gifts on others, as if others were doing them a favor by accepting them, they are giving with grace indeed. And Paul sends Titus to the Corinthians to "complete in you this grace also". So we may conclude that in proportion to all that we have received, the fullest portion of our time, attention, love and possessions which we can purpose in our hearts to give with cheerfulness is acceptable giving. If that portion at first is small, with practice it can become a grace in every life.