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The Home, and Pure Religion "And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless" (Luk_1:6). We would not suggest that the home should be made religious from the hyper-puritanical stand-point. There are some things, however, certainly should be prominent in a Christian home. 1. The children … Continue reading “1332. The Home, and Pure Religion”

They Gave As an Example "Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia; how * * abounded unto the riches of their liberality" (2Co_8:1-2). It was a great joy to the Apostle Paul to bear witness to the gifts of the Macedonian saints. Their giving … Continue reading “1329. They Gave As an Example”

The Home Pro_31:1-31 Home, a Refuge (Pro_14:26). Home, and Pure Religion (Luk_1:6). Home, and Recreation (Isa_11:6). Home, and Its Remembrances (2Ti_1:5). Home, and Ruin (Mar_6:24). Home, and Rewards (Pro_31:28). Surely it will not be amiss to preach about the home. Some already have homes of their own; others are a big part in the home … Continue reading “1330. The Home”

They Gave Ungrudgingly "Praying us with much intreaty that we would receive the gift, and take upon us the fellowship of the ministering to the saints" (2Co_8:4). It seems from this verse that the disciples must have lovingly reproved the Macedonian Christians for overtaxing their pocketbooks, but they insisted with entreaty that the disciples accept … Continue reading “1327. They Gave Ungrudgingly”

They Gave Joyfully "The abundance of their joy * * abounded unto the riches of their liberality" (2Co_8:2). We seem to be climbing a ladder: Round 1. They gave themselves to the Lord. Round 2. They gave willingly. Round 3. They gave proportionately. Round 4. They gave sacrificingly. Round 5. They gave ungrudgingly. Round 6. … Continue reading “1328. They Gave Joyfully”

They Gave Sacrificingly "How that in a great trial of affliction * * and their deep poverty * * beyond their power" (2Co_8:2). David caught the real spirit of giving when he said, "Shall I offer unto the Lord of that which cost me nothing?" When the Temple was being builded, David gave more than … Continue reading “1326. They Gave Sacrificingly”

They Gave Willingly "They were willing of themselves" (2Co_8:3). In the 11th verse we read: "Now therefore perform the doing of it; that as there was a readiness to will, so there may be a performance also out of that which ye have. For if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted." In … Continue reading “1324. They Gave Willingly”

They Gave Proportionately "For to their power, I bear record, yea, and beyond their power, they were willing of themselves" (2Co_8:3). This verse establishes for us the way we should determine the amount of our gifts. We should give according to our power, and we may give beyond our power. Proportionate giving is plainly God's … Continue reading “1325. They Gave Proportionately”

Christian Giving 2Co_8:1-15 They Gave Themselves (2Co_8:5). They Gave Willingly (2Co_8:3), They Gave Proportionately (2Co_8:3). They Gave Sacrificingly (2Co_8:2). They Gave Ungrudgingly (2Co_8:4). They Gave Joyfully (2Co_8:2). They Gave as an Example (2Co_8:1-2). One of the things which people need to ponder is their obligation to God in the matter of giving. The Word of … Continue reading “1322. Christian Giving”

They Gave Themselves "And this they did, not as we had hoped, but first gave their own selves to the Lord, and unto us by the will of God" (2Co_8:5). There are two things clearly set forth in this passage. Let us notice them separately. 1. They gave themselves "TO THE Lord." True Christian giving … Continue reading “1323. They Gave Themselves”