The heart behind the giving is just as important, if not more so, than the gift. Many times, people cannot afford to "pay tithes" because of differing situations, including heavy medical expenses. But, such as we have, we give, and cheerfully so. Sometimes it is not even money, but time and ability to serve the Kingdom. May our hearts be right so that our giving be accepted by Jesus.
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Originally Posted by Evang.Benincasa
Does God only want volunteer giving? Jesus' ministry is only about volunteers. Even though Jesus hand picked His group He took them out of their vocations. Telling them that once they use to fish for fish, but now their real vocation is about catching men. They were told that any house they entered into they were to wish peace upon that home. Anything that was set before them, they were to partake in that meal. They were to bring no supplies, no money, yet they would be taken care of and not by asking for it. They were like the children of Israel leaving Egypt. So in that way they would allow God to provide. Not extorting money, like Simon the Sorcerer. Healing and delivering people for a payment. But doing everything without asking for anything in return.
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