TRUTH ABOUT LIES – “STRAIGHT TALK”
November 6, 2024THE LORD REIGNS OVER ALL THE EARTH!
November 8, 2024Macedonian Christians were the poorest among the poor, in the early Church. Yet, they joyfully and generously gave from whatever they had for the necessities of the poor and the needy.
– “1 Moreover, brethren, we make known to you the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia: 2 that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded in the riches of their liberality. 3 For I bear witness that according to their ability, yes, and beyond their ability, they were freely willing, 4 imploring us with much urgency that we would receive the gift and the fellowship of the ministering to the saints. 5 And not only as we had hoped, but they first gave themselves to the Lord, and then to us by the will of God.” – 2 Corinthians 8:1-5
Giving is no human quality…greed is. Giving for the needs of others is godly quality.
– “16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” – John 3:16
Greed is the “virtuous” trait found in Lucifer, and by nature, in his children. Forgive me for this harsh approach. I want to ask ourselves a question. Are we being “beggarly” in our hearts and minds, when it comes to helping those in need? This is very important for us to ask. This question helps us to gauge, how our heart is faring, in regards to our love for money, and our love to help, all who are in need. This helps us to see where our heart is.
– “24 “No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon.” “21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” – Matthew 6:24, 21
Have we forgotten the truth? Is it not Creator’s generosity and mercy, that we enjoy all these blessings? All that we earn, whatever the amount, is out of the goodness of God, isn’t it? How much are we earning? How much of what we earn, is given to God, and His work? Do we give at all, in the first place? If so, is it in proportion to what we have received? Let us Think About It.
