Tag: Giving

Written by RLoy

Luke 12:13-34 – Don’t Worry, Be Trusting

We worry about, long for, and admire the wrong things.  That’s essentially the message from Jesus in this passage.  What we think are important, what we think would make life much better, what take up so much of our time and energy, what fill our thoughts and cause anxiety are things that God tells us […]

Written by RLoy

Malachi 3:6-12 – God Loves Givers

God condemns Israel for the fifth time.  He again brings up their offerings and sacrifices but instead of rebuking them for the quality of what they bring He disputes the quantity.  Under Mosaic Law the Israelites are to bring a tithe (10%) of all they produce and receive to the temple.  This supports the work […]