Paul gives us a Biblical principle: we reap what we sow. Galatians 6:7 Don’t be misled—you cannot mock the justice of God. You will always harvest what you plant.[1] As you meditate on this verse, you will see that the Lord has much to say to us. We may fool others about our giving or …
Luke, the author of Acts, tells us about Barnabas the encourager. This man’s real name was Joseph, and he was from Cyprus. Yet, the apostles gave him a nickname that told what kind of man he was. It was Barnabas who encouraged Paul in the ministry. Because Paul had persecuted the church, the believers in …
There is something about a generous heart that affects others in a good way. To be generous is a fruit of the spirit that reflected people’s faith as the early church began to grow. Selfishly hanging on to material possessions can chain us to temporal things. When the Lord moves us to give what we …