The “Grace” of “Giving,” is a
comprehensive 'now' word, to minister enlightenment to our darkened
understanding, regarding the traditional legalism that has leavened this area
of the Christian faith.
[Pastor]
When the Lord said, “Bring all the tithes into the
storehouse ...and prove Me now herewith ...if I will not open ...the windows of heaven, and pour
you out a blessing,” He was not saying 'I need your
money;' but 'you need the connection.' [Malachi 3:10; Pastor]
As to our motives …
Too often we give by condemnation,
rather than by transformation.
note. We tend to give out of our
limitations, rather than out of His unlimitedness.
note. Giving is a response to
grace, rather than a means to grace.
note. We should give because we
are blessed, not to get blessed.
note. Our giving is from Him (not from ourselves) to Him (and not to ourselves).
[Pastor]
ThenSingsMySoul:
ALL THINGS COME OF THEE, O LORD!
AND OF THINE OWN HAVE WE GIVEN
THEE.
AMEN!
[1 Chron 29:14b]
