Greedy or Generous?

2 Corinthians 8:1-7 We want you to know, brothers, about the grace of God that has been given among the churches of Macedonia, for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part. For they gave according to their means, as I can testify, and beyond their means, of their own accord, begging us earnestly for the favor of taking part in the relief of the saints— and this, not as we expected, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and then by the will of God to us. Accordingly, we urged Titus that as he had started, so he should complete among you this act of grace. But as you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in all earnestness, and in our love for you—see that you excel in this act of grace also. 
Paul was concerned about this church for a number of reasons: their immaturity, their continued sensuality, their infighting, and their greed.  These are many characteristics of the American church as well.  I don't know you much people give, but looking at what goes on, it is obvious that people in churches dod not give as Paul instructs here.  Often, I really don't need to know, I can tell by their conversation, their involvement, and their service where their time, money and hearts are invested, and it is NOT the ministry of the church, the helping of the poor, or the spread of the Gospel.  Our Greed is a symptom of something deeper - a lack of thanksgiving and trust in God's provision not only of what we need, but what will make us content.  Let's take a good hard look at ourselves.