Obedience > Sacrifice
Often we can feel the temptation as believers to feel the compulsion to give until we come to the end of ourselves. Almost reaching a stage that has left our condition as critical, without a lot to show for it.
We end up sacrificing out of compulsion rather than joy. Focusing on just what we can give, rather than what He is asking us to give.
But is it obedience? Is it acting on what the Father has said? Is it in step with the Holy Spirit?