NEEDING TO GIVE - One Bread, One Body, 11/8/2008

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Saturday, November 8, 2008

Philippians 4:10-19, Psalm 112, Luke 16:9-15
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NEEDING TO GIVE

"You sent something for my needs, not once but twice." —Philippians 4:16

Paul told the Philippians that receiving money from them gave him great
joy, but not because he needed the money (Phil 4-10-11). Paul had learned
to be self-sufficient, and cope with anything (Phil 4:11-12). Therefore,
he was not in want and not eager for the Philippians' monetary gifts, but
he was concerned for them to balance their account and pay for the service
He gave them (Phil 4:17).

Paul gave the impression that the Church doesn't need money, but people
need to give money. The Church is doing us a favor by taking up a
collection. We should be grateful to the Church for letting us give money
for God's work. We should be begging the Church insistently for the favor
of giving up our money (2 Cor 8:4).

Are we in the same Church that Paul belonged to? Our churches say they're
in need. We think we're doing the Church a favor when we give. We're
tempted not to give; we're not tempted to give too much (see 2 Cor 8:12).
Does Paul know something we don't know? Is our relationship with Christ
different than His?

Prayer: Father, may I give to Your Church as never before.

Promise: "Make friends for yourselves through your use of this world's
goods, so that when they fail you, a lasting reception will be yours." —Lk
16:9

Praise: Although her income is low, Paula's faith is high, and so she
contributes regularly to her parish and other charities.

(For a related teaching, order our leaflet, "The Bible on Money".)

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