Worship God in Spirit and Truth. Part [11] 05/13/2026 (Morning thought)

Deuteronomy 15: 10 Thou shalt surely give him, and thine heart shall not be grieved when you give unto him: because that for this thing the Lord thy God shall bless thee in all thy works, and in all that you put thine hand unto.

The truly generous person would not bring the bare minimum only, but will make provisions, wherever they can, for those instances where needs arise out of the blue as it were. For example, not long ago, there was a devastating hurricane which hit Cuba and Jamaica really hard. The subsequent damage called for more than the bare minimum, and thus, it is quite possible, that if Ananias and Sapphira were living today, they would help indeed.

But they would probably offer the bare minimum, so as not to raise eyebrows as pertains to their generosity. When there is a valid need, and when there is a call for means, let your response not merely be, we will give you our thoughts and prayers, for if thoughts and prayers are not followed up with cash or other provisions, The Lord will not have a clue as to what we are speaking of, for God is a Spirit.

[Acts of The Apostles pp 74] When divine light is shining into the heart with unusual clearness and power, habitual selfishness relaxes its grasp and there is a disposition to give to the cause of God. But none need think that they will be allowed to fulfill the promises then made, without a protest on the part of Satan. He is not pleased to see the Redeemer’s kingdom on earth built up. He suggests that the pledge made was too much, that it may cripple them in their efforts to acquire property or gratify the desires of their families.

Deuteronomy 15:11 For the poor shall never cease out of the land.  therefore, I command thee, saying, thou shalt open thine hand wide unto thy brother, to thy poor, and to thy needy, in thy land.

May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!

Worship God in Spirit and Truth. Part [10] 05/13/2026 (Evening thought)

Leviticus 19:9 And when you reap the harvest of your land, thou shalt not wholly reap the corners of thy field, neither shalt thou gather the gleanings of thy harvest.

[The Desire of Ages pp 614] Many would have advised her to keep her pittance for her own use; But Jesus understood her motive. She believed that the service of the temple was of God’s appointment, and she was anxious to do her utmost to sustain it. Her heart went with her gift. Its value was estimated, not by the worth of the coin, but by the love to God and the interest in His work that had prompted the deed.

[The Desire of Ages pp 615] It is the motive that gives character to our acts, stamping them with ignominy or with high moral worth. Not the great things which every eye sees and every tongue praises does God account most precious. The little duties cheerfully done, the little gifts which make no show, and which to human eyes may appear worthless, often stand highest in His sight. A heart of faith and love is dearer to God than the most costly gift.

On the flipside of this widow’s generosity is the act of Ananias and Sapphira, who also brought their gift to the treasury, but their hearts were not right, for they pledged, and then reneged on their promise so that the gift was brought grudgingly. It is quite possible that they were faithful in tithes and offerings, for The Holy Ghost did not fault them on that issue. The problem is that tithe and offerings are the bare minimum, since there are other needs that pop up from time to time in God’s cause.

Leviticus 19:10 And thou shalt not glean thy vineyard, neither shalt thou gather every grape of thy vineyard; thou shalt leave them for the poor and stranger: I am the Lord your God.

May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!