Abraham Lincoln, was once hired by a man to sue someone else because they owed him $2.50. Not a large amount, but in the 1860's it was. Lincoln didn't want to take the case but his client insisted. So Abe asked for a $10.00 retainer fee up front. His client handed him the $10. Lincoln then gave the man who owed $2.50 half of the ten. The man promptly paid his debt and everyone went home happy. It's not what you give, its HOW you give. God wants us to give of ourselves joyfully without expecting anything in return.