OTKC 13: Give In Secret

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. But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your […]

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The Marks: 07 Needs of the Saints

And all who believed were together and had all things in common. And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. Acts 2:44-45 It is a remarkable feature of the early church as noted in the records noted by the doctor Luke. The community was known for giving, sharing […]

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King Jesus Says – Give Secretly

As He sat to teach His disciples on the hill about Kingdom living, He addressed a number of righteous acts that were already taking place in regular life. His issue was not about the acts themselves, His concern was about the motives. Have you noticed how often in society, there’s a focus on the self? […]

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The Call to Giving As Living

It is one of the smartest things I’ve witnessed. Often in my life I’m very much aware that it is only me. Nobody else is me and nobody else has lived my life and is living my life. Following that route, it’s also a reality that there are things that concern me that I feel […]

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Give All You Got

“I tell you the truth,” Jesus said, “this poor widow has given more than all the rest of them. For they have given a tiny part of their surplus, but she, poor as she is, has given everything she has.” (Luke 21:3-4) It doesn’t take much to realise what Jesus wants from those that follow Him. People are […]

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The Honour In Being A Blessing

Apparently someone said it is more blessed to give than receive. As that is the case, givers must be hugely blessed indeed. Recently I had the privilege of being a part of a special family birthday brunch. The person celebrating the birthday is not my blood relative, but because of Christ and the impact they […]

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The Blessing is in Both 

Jesus was spot on – it is more blessed to give than receive.  Unfortunately, some have taken this too far and don’t know how to receive and get very awkward and uncomfortable when it comes to receiving.  My wife put it so well in a conversation we had recently. She remarked how a friend of […]

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