Greetings, this is day 6 out of 24 of reading the Bible with Darren!
Day six of twenty-four, cool ice cream; bit of a rough day, but Thank God for all His blessings
It’s all about the Heart;
Luke 6:38
38 Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full—pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running over, and poured into your lap. The amount you give will determine the amount you get back.
Many people read Luke 6:38 and think Jesus is talking only about money: “Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full—pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running over, and poured into your lap.” While this verse does apply to our finances, it also applies to forgiveness, mercy understanding, and patience.
We must remember that God does not bless the mere act of giving; rather, He blesses giving from a right heart attitude.
Personal gain should not be our motivation.
When you were born in the natural, you were born selfish. But when you are born again into God’s family, you were born generous.
Genuine gratitude is powerful, and a heart of gratitude is vital for creating a lifestyle of generosity. Joy-filled giving is what God desires from us. God wants us to be generous in our giving because He is generous in His.
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Excerpt from Fresh Start Bible, copyright © Gateway Press;
Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.
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