Giving is both an act of faith and obedience. Giving strengthens our spiritual maturity which in turn strengthens our faith. Obedience is a part of giving that often requires discipline: discipline to give regularly and discipline to give as an act of worship rather than by habit. Malachi 3:10 tells us that when we give out of faith, obedience, and worship God will provide our needs and cause blessings to fall upon us.