The Spirit Of Sharing
Share with God’s people who are in need.
Romans 12:13, niv
Society says we each have a claim on certain possessions, but God says we own nothing. You are simply a steward of whatever He has blessed you with. And part of that stewardship responsibility is to occasionally share your personal resources with fellow Christians who have needs.
The spirit of sharing was immediately evident in the early church as believers after Pentecost “continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers…. [and] all who believed were together, and had all things in common” (Acts 2:42, 44; see also 1 Tim 6:17-18). Ask the Lord to help you demonstrate that same spirit of sharing.
MacArthur, J. (2001). Truth for today : A daily touch of God's grace (Page 219). Nashville, Tenn.: J. Countryman.
Lessons Learned: As mere stewards of God's resources, we must not become overly attached to worldly possessions. These earthly treasures will mean nothing in heaven. Just as family members should be willing to help out their siblings, sons, daughters, mothers, fathers, aunts, uncles, cousins, we must be willing to help our brothers and sisters in Christ. God's resources are meant to be shared with the family of believers.
Applications: Trust God to provide for all my real needs, and be generous in helping other Christians, financially and otherwise. Tithing should only be a minimum guideline. Give cheerfully, as much as God inspires me to give.
Prayer Subjects: Pray for God's guidance and inspiration in where to give and how much to give. Pray for contentment with eternal treasures, not worldly ones. Pray for opportunities to demonstrate a spirit of sharing.
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Romans 12:13, niv
Society says we each have a claim on certain possessions, but God says we own nothing. You are simply a steward of whatever He has blessed you with. And part of that stewardship responsibility is to occasionally share your personal resources with fellow Christians who have needs.
The spirit of sharing was immediately evident in the early church as believers after Pentecost “continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers…. [and] all who believed were together, and had all things in common” (Acts 2:42, 44; see also 1 Tim 6:17-18). Ask the Lord to help you demonstrate that same spirit of sharing.
MacArthur, J. (2001). Truth for today : A daily touch of God's grace (Page 219). Nashville, Tenn.: J. Countryman.
Lessons Learned: As mere stewards of God's resources, we must not become overly attached to worldly possessions. These earthly treasures will mean nothing in heaven. Just as family members should be willing to help out their siblings, sons, daughters, mothers, fathers, aunts, uncles, cousins, we must be willing to help our brothers and sisters in Christ. God's resources are meant to be shared with the family of believers.
Applications: Trust God to provide for all my real needs, and be generous in helping other Christians, financially and otherwise. Tithing should only be a minimum guideline. Give cheerfully, as much as God inspires me to give.
Prayer Subjects: Pray for God's guidance and inspiration in where to give and how much to give. Pray for contentment with eternal treasures, not worldly ones. Pray for opportunities to demonstrate a spirit of sharing.
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