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Honour the Lord with thy substance

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Announcements › Forums › Substance – March 12th, 2017 › Honour the Lord with thy substance

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  • March 9, 2017 at 10:15 am #3753
    bruce
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    In the responsive reading it says “Honour the Lord with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase: So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine.” Here is one of the laws of the universe stated in biblical terms. Each one has a purpose, to be a giver. And specifically how is a matter of conscience between him and his Maker. No one can live to himself, each has a purpose to fulfill, and his life is found in living in service to God in some way. Can’t help but think of the phrase from Mrs. Eddy’s hymn “My prayer, some daily good to do To Thine, for Thee; An offering pure of Love, whereto God leadeth me.”

    March 9, 2017 at 3:07 pm #3754
    Gary
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    This is the principle behind tithing. When we tithe the “firstfruits” of our income to our church, our synagogue, our clergy, practitioner, we are giving practical proof of our gratitude to God for our life. That practical gratitude shows no fear of lack; it shows complete trust in Him. It is not irresponsible. It is the confident knowing that God is the source of all substance. “Seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you.” This is a law of the universe. When we give to God as he directs, and give to others as He directs, He supplies us with more to give. We don’t have to worry about where it comes from. All we need to know is that good is infinite, because God is infinite and the source of all good.

    I thank God for Mary Baker Eddy for clearly explaining these principles in practical ways.

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