Why Give?

2 Corinthians 9:7 (NIV)
⁷ Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

I am not to give money, time or talent just because of a need or a feeling of guilt that may overtake me lest I become susceptible to the Evil one's games in trying to play me. I am not to give reluctantly or wishing that I could keep the resource for myself.

Most non-profit organizations base their appeal on need or guilt? Should I not address need? Should I only give when I am cheerful about the gift?

Why give?

Does cheerful giving come from the attitude in which I give? If I am a steward instead of owner, if I see my resources as building the kingdom instead of my self-centered life, if I have responded to the Spirit of God instead of the appeal of man perhaps I would be a bit "giddy" in my giving.

Does anyone in America give because God moves them to give or do we give based on appeal?

Does it matter?

Would it matter?