Why Give?
Everything we own and everything we have comes from God. So, when we give, we simply offer him a small portion of the abundance he has already given to us.
Giving is an expression of our thankfulness and praise to God. It comes from a heart of worship that recognizes everything we have and give already belongs to the Lord.
Make a Difference
Giving is meant to be a joyful expression of thanks to God from the heart, not a legalistic obligation.In God’s eyes, the value of the offering is not determined by its amount.
The passage says that the wealthy gave large amounts, but the widow’s “fraction of a penny” was of much higher value because she gave all that she had. It was a costly sacrifice. Notice that Jesus did not say she put in more than any of the others; he said she put in more than all the others.
Show Your Generosity In Person
Being a Christian is more than just an instantaneous conversion – it is a daily process whereby you grow to be more and more like Christ.
Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.
God cannot give us a happiness and peace apart from Himself, because it is not there. There is no such thing.
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