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Giving Money God’s Way: Joy
Do you love paying taxes? I didn’t think so. Tax time is no fun for me either. I put it off as long as I can. I dread the tedious chore of filling out all the ever-changing forms. I dread not having had enough wages withheld and finding out that there will be no refund, because I owe a lot more. I dread getting the official IRS letter informing me that my paperwork had mistakes and that I owe still more, plus interest, of course.
Does the passing of the basket in church remind you of tax time? Is it a “hafta” thing for you? Please don’t ever think of giving money to God as a “hafta.” It’s a “wanna.” St. Paul never got tired of proudly describing the inspirational attitude of the low-income congregation members in Macedonia:
“Out of the most severe trial, their [the Macedonian Christians] overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity. . . . Entirely on their own, they urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints. . . . They gave themselves first to the Lord” (2 Corinthians 8:2-5).
Jesus brings me joy. Giving to Jesus brings me joy.
Do you love paying taxes? I didn’t think so. Tax time is no fun for me either. I put it off as long as I can. I dread the tedious chore of filling out all the ever-changing forms. I dread not having had enough wages withheld and finding out that there will be no refund, because I owe a lot more. I dread getting the official IRS letter informing me that my paperwork had mistakes and that I owe still more, plus interest, of course.
Does the passing of the basket in church remind you of tax time? Is it a “hafta” thing for you? Please don’t ever think of giving money to God as a “hafta.” It’s a “wanna.” St. Paul never got tired of proudly describing the inspirational attitude of the low-income congregation members in Macedonia:
“Out of the most severe trial, their [the Macedonian Christians] overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity. . . . Entirely on their own, they urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints. . . . They gave themselves first to the Lord” (2 Corinthians 8:2-5).
Jesus brings me joy. Giving to Jesus brings me joy.
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Money matters are often difficult to discuss. But the Bible has plenty to say on the topic. These devotions, one for each day of your month, will provide you with insights and wisdom from Scripture about God’s view of money.
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