Posted in generosity on Mar 24th, 2016
Financial problems are as old as mankind.
Even Cain got in big trouble because he thought he didn’t have enough wealth to do what he knew was right with respect to worship offerings.
When we fret over our finances, we become vulnerable to making poor choices.
That’s why the words of Jesus to His followers recorded in Luke […]
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Posted in generosity on Jul 18th, 2014
I need to give more loans to God.
Perhaps you do, too.
“If you help the poor, you are lending to the Lord— and He will repay you!” (Proverbs 19:17 NLT)
Find someone today who needs a financial or time-investment gift and lend to the Lord.
The returns on your investment will be out of this world.
As […]
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Posted in generosity on Mar 6th, 2014
One of the most compelling and memorable lessons taught in the Bible can be attributed to an elderly, impoverished widow.
It’s the account recorded in Mark 12:41-44. Jesus was watching a bunch of religious fat cats making large offerings at the temple. Jesus didn’t comment immediately about their gifts, though.
Instead, He saw the poor […]
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Posted in generosity on Feb 26th, 2013
Sometimes, people learn about our character through subtle observation.
For example, if we believe that God has given us more than we need, we’ll leave some for others in whatever setting we find ourselves.
This principle of abundance shows up in how we tip restaurant servers, how we negotiate when buying things from relatives or friends, how […]
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Posted in generosity on Jul 18th, 2012
Please make a dedicated effort today to help a poor person in some way.
It’s what God wants us to do:
“Those who are kind to the poor lend to the Lord, and He will reward them for what they have done.” (Proverbs 19:17)
Perhaps you’ll stop by the grocery store and buy a day’s worth […]
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