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Giving.. the Bible teaches we are to give (Luke 6:38). We are to do it regularly (Deuteronomny 26).. and cheerfully (Corinthians 9:7)! We are to give to believers in need (Acts 4:32-35, Romans 12:13), and to the poor. We are to share within our own communities, and those further afield (Acts 1:8). We are to love neighbours. (Matthew 22 37-39). God remembers our gifts and expects us to give from what we have been given (Acts 10:31). We are to keep ourselves free from selfishness, greed and the love of money (Matthew 6:24, Hebrews 13:5), make wise investment (Matthew 25 14-30) and keep sensitive to God.
We can give/ share: from our income, gifts, food, resources, time, care:
"It is more blessed to give than to receive" Acts 20:35
Are there people in need in your life ?
Is there a way you can help family, friends, neighbours, colleagues ?
What are the needs in your community/ further afield ?
those lacking finance / disabled/sick / persecuted / homeless / vulnerable / ...
Choose to give prayerfully and carefully ~
Look up the Bible passages and consider your giving. Are there any aspects of your life you need to change. Ask God for His guidance and also His provision in any area of need.
further reading : Mark 6 30-44 ~ Jesus feeds the five thousand
Mark 12 41-44 ~ The widow's offering
some needs to consider: unseen, syria crisis, samaritans purse shoebox appeal
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