Do God’s Will

As we continue from yesterday, we remember that Peter had been criticized by some Jewish Christians in Jerusalem for taking the gospel to the gentiles. As Peter explained the vision God had given him, then the visit by three men who asked Peter to go to Caesarea, minds began to change. Peter did not getContinue reading “Do God’s Will”

Demonstrated Love

How do you show your love? Or do you only voice your love? Is your love demonstrated through your actions? Or do your words ring hollow? Do you think love is shown by giving gifts? Or do you make an effort to show your love by serving others? Love can be challenging for some peopleContinue reading “Demonstrated Love”

Change of Heart

How generous are you? Are you willing to give what you have to help someone else? Will you give from your abundance or from your lack? How much are you willing to sacrifice to help someone in need? Are you willing to follow the example Jesus gave us? We like to think of ourselves asContinue reading “Change of Heart”

Love in Action

How willing are you to share what you have? Do you believe it is yours? Do you hold onto it with a tight grip? Are you willing to share what you have with others? Are you willing to give what you have to those who have little or nothing? Will you obey God? Our cultureContinue reading “Love in Action”

Do Not Be Intimidated

How eager are you to do good? What if you were to be persecuted for doing good? Would you continue to do the good you desire to do? Would you attempt to do it without anyone knowing for fear of the persecution? Would you count it as a blessing if you were persecuted for doingContinue reading “Do Not Be Intimidated”

More Than Giving

Is it important to you to give to charities? Is it important to you to give to the church? Do you strictly adhere to giving ten percent? How well are you at administering justice? How well do you show mercy. Does your faithfulness meet God’s expectations? Many of us give to charities. We often giveContinue reading “More Than Giving”

Faith-Works

How is your faith? Do you consider your faith to be strong? How do you prove it is? What are you doing with your faith? Are you putting it into action? Are you going about accomplishing the work God has planned for you? We may or may not think of action or work as faith.Continue reading “Faith-Works”

Two Mites

Do you think of yourself as a giving person? Have you taken an objective view of your giving? Are you willing to give when it costs you your comfort? Or are you only willing to give when you have an excess? What do you think God wants you to do? Many of us give toContinue reading “Two Mites”