Acts 4:32-35
As we read this, it is a reminder of how we are to take care of those less fortunate than ourselves. I believe there are a few key points in this passage that help us unlock the springs of generosity in our lives: the believers were united in heart and mind, and they felt that what they owned was not their own.
I am reminded of the words of Paul when he rhetorically asked this question in 1 Corinthians 4:7, “What do you have that God hasn’t given you?”
How are we stewarding what we have been given? Are we padding our own coffers with the blessings of God, or are we sharing them with others?
Remember the challenge Jesus gave to the rich man who wanted to know what good deed he must do to have eternal life. In Matthew 19:21, Jesus states:
“Jesus told him, “If you want to be perfect, go and sell all your possessions and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.””
This was a tall order that the man was unwilling to follow at the time, and the Scriptures say that he went away sad, for he had many possessions. But Jesus was showing him that we are blessed to be a blessing.
Again, how are we stewarding the blessings of God in our lives? Are we enriching ourselves, or are we also looking to help others?
The goal in life is not to get rich for riches’ sake, but rather to give it away to benefit others. I believe our next life will reflect how generous we were in this life. Do we want treasure here or there? Giving away treasure here stores up treasure in our heavenly account. In the words of Jesus:
““Don’t store up treasures here on earth, where moths eat them and rust destroys them, and where thieves break in and steal. Store your treasures in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal.” - Matthew 6:19-20 NLT
When we understand that everything we have is not our own, we are able to view riches correctly as the resource they are, making it easier to part with them to share with others in need.
Remember the example Jesus set for us: “…though He was rich, yet for our sakes became poor, so that by His poverty He could make us rich (2 Corinthians 8:9).
This is part of what it means to be called by His name.
I am reminded of the words of Paul when he rhetorically asked this question in 1 Corinthians 4:7, “What do you have that God hasn’t given you?”
How are we stewarding what we have been given? Are we padding our own coffers with the blessings of God, or are we sharing them with others?
Remember the challenge Jesus gave to the rich man who wanted to know what good deed he must do to have eternal life. In Matthew 19:21, Jesus states:
“Jesus told him, “If you want to be perfect, go and sell all your possessions and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.””
This was a tall order that the man was unwilling to follow at the time, and the Scriptures say that he went away sad, for he had many possessions. But Jesus was showing him that we are blessed to be a blessing.
Again, how are we stewarding the blessings of God in our lives? Are we enriching ourselves, or are we also looking to help others?
The goal in life is not to get rich for riches’ sake, but rather to give it away to benefit others. I believe our next life will reflect how generous we were in this life. Do we want treasure here or there? Giving away treasure here stores up treasure in our heavenly account. In the words of Jesus:
““Don’t store up treasures here on earth, where moths eat them and rust destroys them, and where thieves break in and steal. Store your treasures in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal.” - Matthew 6:19-20 NLT
When we understand that everything we have is not our own, we are able to view riches correctly as the resource they are, making it easier to part with them to share with others in need.
Remember the example Jesus set for us: “…though He was rich, yet for our sakes became poor, so that by His poverty He could make us rich (2 Corinthians 8:9).
This is part of what it means to be called by His name.
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