Pro 11:25 “The
liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also
himself.”
This verse presents a paradox: we become richer by being
generous. God encourages and directs to give freely and liberally of one’s
time, energy and resources towards the kingdom’s work in others. In doing so
God gives us what we need generously. But, the world says hold on to as much as
possible. The world stands jeering and baiting, promising acceptance, while
Jesus offers the cross. The world offers flesh and flash, Jesus offers faith.
The world says, “follow us and fit in,” Jesus promises, “follow me and stand
out.” The world promises to please every desire you have, Jesus promises to
save. We make daily decisions what we invest our self into, and what we choose
directly affects what type of return we receive, worldly or heavenly. C.S.
Lewis talks about he abolition of man towards God’s institution, stating the bargain
we make with our choices to gain what we desire. In doing so the power conferred
by our choices will not belong to us; Noting we shall in fact be slaves of that
to which we have given of ourselves, the world or God!
Wealth is not measured by what you have, but how you use it!
HSAY… Todd
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