MICAH 6:6-8
(6) Wherewith shall I come before the LORD, and bow myself before the high GOD? shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves of a year old? (7) Will the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams, or with ten thousands of rivers of oil? shall I give my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul? (8) He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy GOD?
COMMENTARY:
Brethren in the Lord, this context speaks the heart of the LORD regarding our givings: it is not what we bring to the alter of the Lord that makes us righteous: but to be righteous, we need to show compassion on others; and be humble in all our ways.
Case in point, we think that the Lord will love and bless us more if we bring expensive gifts to him; as a result, we borrow money from credit card companies to show off in our churches; we pledge more to churches than we are able to give, and that can mess up church finances.
Brethren, "What are we trying to prove?" we are trying to gain admiration of others; but the LORD is not happy with us, because these are attitudes of superiority. However, we are to show humility at all times; therefore, let us bring our offerings before him with humbleness, and show compassion to the poor and needy; when we do all these attributes, we do them unto Christ, and are blessed.
(Genesis 4:5) .........But unto Cain and to his offering he had not respect.
CONCLUSION:
Brethren in the Lord let us give to the LORD with spirit of appreciation; for the LORD reads the hearts of men, and not our offerings. Let us walk in righteousness, show humility, and love our neighbors as ourselves.
Our LORD JESUS, will bless us today and forevermore, In Jesus Name. Amen and Amen!
(2 Corinthians 9:7) Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.
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