This will be brief. I'll let the Bible speak for itself.
Matthew 6:2 “Thus, when you give to the needy, sound no trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be praised by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. 3 But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, 4 so that your giving may be in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you. (ESV)
I have emphasized one word, twice. Enough said.
Thanks for reading.
Musings on science, the Bible, and fantastic literature (and sometimes basketball and other stuff).
God speaks to us through the Bible and the findings of science, and we should listen to both types of revelation.
The title is from Psalm 84:11.
The Wikipedia is usually a pretty good reference. I mostly use the World English Bible (WEB), because it is public domain. I am grateful.
Excellent. Thank you.
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Anne / WF
Thanks, Weekend Fisher/Anne.
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Good emphasis Martin. Great in fact. Thanks for the reminder.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kerry!
ReplyDeleteThis passage is one reason I don't give into offering plates. Rather, I mail or donate online or elsewhere.
ReplyDeleteI have a tendency to look around at church during "the passing of the plate"
I see others looking at "others" as if to say, "Look what I'm putting in the plate, and you aren't."
One thing we never emphasize enough is that a good church is also "the needy".
Many churches have envelopes. That way, no one (except whoever counts it) knows if it's 50 cents or 500 dollars.
ReplyDeleteChecks work the same way.
Thanks, atlibertytosay.