Serving and giving are two verbs that describe the essence of the Christian life. I wish this weren't true because I have trouble with both of these. Serving is something I have expected others to do for me, and giving is something I often put off until I have more.
Read more..“And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is my disciple, I tell you the truth, he will certainly not lose his reward.” Matthew 10:42
Read more.."It all starts with God putting a desire in your heart. Once that happens, God begins to supply the means to fulfill it." says Marvin Kehler
Read more..In the natural way of thinking, tithing doesn’t make sense if you are in debt; however, let me give you a promise from God: “Bring all your tithes…if you do, I will open up the windows of heaven for you
Read more..The more you give away the more you receive. New Testament concept makes clear that everything belongs to God. We are custodians, stewards, of that which is entrusted to us for only a brief moment of time.
Read more..I began to tithe as a new Christian when I was made aware of the scriptural principle that everything belongs to God and we are only stewards during our brief time here on earth. Actually a tithe is the Old Testament concept and according to the New Testament concept every believer has the privilege of laying up treasures in heaven far beyond the amount of the tithe. There is a law of sowing and reaping: The more you sow, the more you reap.
Read more..Give generously, as you feel led! Whether you have an abundance or are living paycheck to paycheck, you can give joyfully and generously.
Read more..The Book of Malachi talks about shortchanging God, as people were not honoring their duty to tithe and were bringing the refuse of their animals for sacrifice. Imagine that, giving God the worst, not the best.
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