A few insights into God's Word.
As soon as the commandment was circulated, the children of Israel brought in abundance the firstfruits of grain and wine, oil and honey, and of all the produce of the field; and they brought in abundantly the tithe of everything. 2 Chronicles 31:5 All throughout the world are people working to make money in order... Continue Reading →
If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. James... Continue Reading →
But since you excel in everything--in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in love we have kindled in you--see that you also excel in this grace of giving. 2 Corinthians 8:7 Paul starts out this section talking about the Macedonian church, that even though they were extremely poor and suffering, they... Continue Reading →
One person gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty. Proverbs 11:24 Giving something away does not appear to be a way to gain more. Everyone is encouraged to save more and more in order to gain more. Giving everything away generously goes against the norms of this world. Take... Continue Reading →
As soon as the order went out, the Israelites generously gave the firstfruits of their grain, new wine, olive oil and honey and all that the fields produced. They brought a great amount, a tithe of everything. 2 Chronicles 31:5 Hezekiah had the temple cleaned up and consecrated to God, and all the places of... Continue Reading →
