To NIV's credit, it actually brings out the essence of text in their translation in 8:7, "this grace of giving." Literally it translates as "in this grace" as the KJV has it. ESV has "in this act of grace." Several Principles About Giving First of all, we must give voluntarily (8:3; 9:7a). Secondly, we must give according to our means (8:3, 12). Thirdly, we must give cheerfully (9:7b). Fourthly, we must give generously (9:6). Questions not answered • How much? A Tithe? • Giving to the church, missions, etc. Conclusion Unless you know the grace of God that has saved you, all this will mean little. Before you give, give yourself to God. Believe in the Lord Jesus — that bountiful gift will set your heart free.
If you are a believer, your Christian commitment is seen in your use of your wealth. Do you honor Him with it and do you know anything of the grace of giving? Remember, we are sojourners; we are not about this world.
ERGO: Money does strange things to people, even to Christians. One of the best ways to help you to be free from the love of it is to learn the grace of giving. Isn't it strange that is what happened to Scrooge? First sign of a changed man was giving! Something like that happens to a new believer.
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Dr. Mark Herzer has been the pastor of Christ Covenant Presbyterian Church (P.C.A.) in Warminster, PA since 1997. Before this, he was ordained to labor as an Assistant Pastor of Korean United Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia (1992-1995). He received his M.A.R. and Ph. D....
