In our journey of faith, we're called to climb the 'generosity ladder,' moving beyond mere obedience to a place of joyful, abundant giving. The story of the woman anointing Jesus with expensive perfume (Matthew 26:6-13) teaches us that what seems like waste to the world can be beautiful worship to God. This extravagant act of giving challenges us to examine our own hearts - are we holding back, or are we willing to pour out our most precious resources for Christ? As we stretch ourselves in generosity, we're not just blessing others; we're also opening ourselves to experience God's presence and abundance in new ways. The real waste, we learn, is not what's given away, but what's withheld. By embracing this mindset, we can move from fear and scarcity to trust and overflow, allowing God's love to flow through us freely.