Local Church Budget
October 4, 2014
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Video Presenter: Carlton Byrd
PRESENTER: Carlton Byrd
Louis XI of France once made out a deed in which he gave the province of Buologne to the Virgin Mary. He expressly stated that all the income and revenues should forever be paid to himself and his heirs. Thus he gave without suffering personal sacrifice.
If I give to God only after I have met all of my own needs and desires, am I really sacrificing for Him? Or am I like those who dropped their gold loudly into the temple treasury in order to be seen and praised by others? The poor widow, on the other hand, gave to God instead of satisfying her own wants or even her own necessities (Mark 12:41–44).
This spirit of sacrifice is most pleasing to Jesus. It expresses to Him our love and trust in Him. Shall we, like the widow, place our needs, our comfort, and our securities into His scarred hands and trust Him to supply our lack?
Let’s remember to support our local church as we give to the Lord each week. After your tithes, perhaps the most important offering is the local church budget.
If I give to God only after I have met all of my own needs and desires, am I really sacrificing for Him? Or am I like those who dropped their gold loudly into the temple treasury in order to be seen and praised by others? The poor widow, on the other hand, gave to God instead of satisfying her own wants or even her own necessities (Mark 12:41–44).
This spirit of sacrifice is most pleasing to Jesus. It expresses to Him our love and trust in Him. Shall we, like the widow, place our needs, our comfort, and our securities into His scarred hands and trust Him to supply our lack?
Let’s remember to support our local church as we give to the Lord each week. After your tithes, perhaps the most important offering is the local church budget.