Giving 17 March 2013

Giving 17 March 2013

So the LORD brought us out of Egypt with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm, with great terror and with miraculous signs and wonders. He brought us to this place and gave us this land, a land flowing with milk and honey; and now I bring the firstfruits of the soil that you, O LORD, have given me."
- Deut 26: 8-10

Nation of Israel began to give offering to the Lord a, part of that was to bring their firstfruits…

The israelites were thankful to the Lord when they offer their offerings.

When we offer what would be the right attitude and motivation?

So whats in your heart when you give your offerring? Are you expecting something in return?

the idea of giving to the Lord should come from a heart that worships God, not a heart that's looking for something in return.

Point - giving is always an act of worship and thanksgiving, not just a business proposition.

But how can a person truly worship God in giving?

Give everyone what you owe him: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor. Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for he who loves his fellowman has fulfilled the law.
-Romans 13:7-8

Eg: when we receive our salaries and blessings? What do we do? Are we separating right away what is for the Lord or we pay the bills muna such as gadget bills, credit card, bayad sa bahay, top up, allowance then kong ano yong matira yun nalang para kay Lord? :)

Or is it a good thing to do other way around? Segregate na natin yong para ka Lord then we distribute what is remaining

So para po walang hindrance sa ating generous offerings - let no debt remain outstanding except the continuing debt to love one another.

Amen po ba?

Prayer
Father in heaven, we give back to you in thankfulness on what you have given to us in kindness.

We acknowledge that the world and its resources are not ours but yours, and that you have put us in charge on these things.
Help us to exercise responsibly the authority on what you have provided us.

Let Jesus Christ be the pattern for all our dealings with one another as we live our lives.

Bless the church and the whole congregation and make everyone become a cheerful giver.

Bless the offering we now present back to you, so that they may be used in the work and glory of your Kingdom .

This is our prayer. . . In Jesus name . . . Amen



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