GIVING BACK
Each of you must bring a gift in proportion to the way the Lord your God has blessed you.
Deuteronomy 16:17
Some people are fine with the instructions to worship God, pray to Him, study His Word, but when giving is mentioned, their ears close up. They live by the philosophy, "What's mine is mine and what God gives me is mine." The instruction in this verse was given to the Israelites at the first Passover and the theme is repeated many times throughout Scripture. So, it must be important for us, too.
God has blessed us and He expects us to give back to Him a portion of that blessing. Our giving shows that we understand that all we have is a gift from Him and that we care about His Word being spread throughout the world. Giving isn't a suggested priority - it's a commanded priority.
Prayer :
Dear Lord, help us to give back to You, by praying and studying daily.
Amen
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