Matt Bennett » abundance http://mattbennett.ca Passionately Pursuing Truth Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:23:14 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 The Widow’s Offeringhttp://mattbennett.ca/the-widows-offering/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-widows-offering http://mattbennett.ca/the-widows-offering/#comments Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:27:00 +0000 Matt http://mattbennett.ca/the-widows-offering/ Scripture

Luke 21:1-4

Observation

Measured in dollar amounts, some gifts are certainly larger than others. $100 is obviously more than $10. God measures by a different standard though. God measures gifts by how much of a sacrifice it is and the sincerity and selflessness of the heart that gives it.

Application

I need to examine each offering to the Lord to see if it is merely a tip (giving out of my abundance) or a sacrifice that honours Him. I need to examine my heart each time I give to make sure my motives are sincere and selfless.

Prayer

Lord, thank you that you are the giver of every good and perfect gift. Teach me to be like you. Help me purge my heart of selfishness and greed. I ask you for the courage to give not merely out of my abundance, but out of a heart that is willing to sacrifice anything for you.

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