12.27.2005

had given all things into His hand

Abundance and giving been on my mind lately, especially so after a day of getting and a day of purging. But also especially so after a lifetime of not getting and a lifetime of getting. Then when the topic arose among brothers, struggled with the duty to defend the practice or compromise the practice. And like all other topics in this space, work it out in a truthsearch to avoid the blindwalking.

Not surprising that all sorts of views exist on the topic, and many searching for the answer in truthsearching ways. At first, surprised that there appear to be a growing viewpoint against the straight tithe. But then I realized what was occurring. Always expect the tide to turn against the truth. Truth is easier to defend than attack. Sin is always easier to defend and justify.

Believers who think they are prayerfully seeking truth in answer to giving don't understand the basic questions. Any search that leads you to feel better about giving less is not from the Lord. Do you really think a God that gave His all wants you to feel better about you giving less? Try working out your rationalizing at the throne.

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