1 Chronicles 16:28-29 NIV
Ascribe to the LORD, O families of nations, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength, {29} ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name. Bring an offering and come before him; worship the LORD in the splendor of his holiness.
Over the past few weeks we’ve been looking at what the Bible says about showing God’s love to others. Today we’ll look at a way to show love to God, the bonus being, others benefit as well!
This strange biblical teaching tells us to give money for the Lord’s purposes. During a worship service, the offering isn’t a ‘time out’ to pay the bills. Giving your offering is as much an act of worship as singing and praying. Look at the verse from 1 Chronicles above. If you want to give the LORD the glory due to His name, then bring an offering to worship. For the Israelites it may have been a lamb or some wheat. For us, it’s cash money. Of course there are other ways to worship. We give our valuable time. We use our unique abilities, but make no mistake, God’s Word makes it clear that since God has given it all to us, it’s only right that we use some of the money He has given to forward His cause.
I’ve heard it said that many people could double the amount they give and it still wouldn’t affect their standard of living. Try it, then try it again. God will be glorified as you give something so valuable for His purposes. The Bible tells us that we reap what we sow. Show your love for God and others by planting (giving). Let God take care of the rest. He will provide for others and He will provide for you.
In abundance,
Pastor Prigge
This week at Victory
Sunday – 8 & 10:45 a.m. Worship – Big Hands, Willing Hearts: ‘Time and Money’
9:10 a.m. Voter’s meeting: fill Education chair
9:30 a.m. Bible Study – ‘Matthew chapter 5 – some tough teachings’
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