Bible Study January 11, 2024
Philippians 4:11 – 15 (LSB)
“11 Not that I speak from want, for I learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. 12 I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in abundance; in any and all things I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having abundance and suffering need. 13 I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. 14 Nevertheless, you have done well to fellowship with me in my affliction. 15 And you yourselves also know, Philippians, that at the first preaching of the gospel, after I left Macedonia, no church fellowshipped with me in the matter of giving and receiving but you alone.”
Giving is something that many people struggle with toward the church and the work of God in the world. There are many promises in the scriptures that tell us not to be concerned about such things. Yet people worry.
I have heard of evangelists and preachers who never passed an offering plate during their meetings but trusted God to provide the funds needed. Paul was even instructed not to worry about money. When Jesus needed to pay the tax He sent a follower to get the money out of a fishes mouth. ““Go to the sea and cast a hook; take the first fish that comes up; and when you open its mouth, you will find a coin; take that and give it to them for you and me.”
God doesn’t need our money but we need to honor Him with our giving. Giving involves more than money. I heard yesterday (might have been David Jeremiah) giving involves money than money it was said “what ten percent of your time?”
I believe stewardship is important to the Christ Follower. We should not be put in condemnation by Satan about our giving it should be the best we can do, with a thankful heart that is what we are asked to do. The attitude of the heart is equally important.
Do not marry yourself to money.
God Bless.
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