5) Self-actualization - The highest human need is self-actualization. Self-actualization is a fancy way of saying that we seek satisfaction, or a sense of completeness, usefulness or purpose.
Giving to God satisfies every physical need. As we give, God staisfies every single one of our deepest needs. All of our needs are met as we step out on faith and learn to give generously. Whn we give, God promises tp meet all our needs.
Giving to God brings security.One main reason we withhold our generosity is because we are insecure.
2 Cor. 9:8 
:"Moreover, God is able to make every grace abundant for you, so that in all things, always having all you need, you may have an abundance for every good work."
The impoverished Macedonian Christians learned to trust in the God who supplied their security. Through giving, God meets our physical needs. He provides us with security.
Giving to God connects us with God's love. We cannot buy love and affection, not even God's. We cannot buy friendships. Being generous gives us deeper intimacy with God and His people. Giving reminds us of God's love. In this way, giving meets one of our deepest needs.
Giving to God builds our esteem. We are encouraged to find esteem within ourselves. The truth is that it is hard to feel good about ourselves without achieving something first. And this is true in the spiritual realm as well.
First, our giving meets other people's needs. Second, our giving inspires other people's generosity. Third, our giving empowers real ministry. Fourth, our giving grows God's kingdom.
Giving to God bring ultimate fulfillment. Our deepest need is to achieve lasting contentment.
2 Cor. 9:11 : Paul says, "You are being enriched in every way for all generosity, which through us produces thanksgiving to God." Imagine a life in which God continually supplies your generosity so that you can be a blessing to other people. This is nothing less than the full life.
The reason we will not have room for God's blessing is that He doesn't intend it to just be for us. He wants that blessing to overflow out of our pockets into the lives of other people. God blesses us to be a blessing. He makes us rich so that we can enrich others.
