Monday, November 6, 2017

REAL VALUE OF OFFERINGS



Someone dreamed that she went to church & after the service was over, a plate was held at the door for the contribution of the people.

This plate had the power of changing each person's gift into its real value in the sight of God.
A gentleman put in a gold coin, which immediately turned into brass! He had given it in order to be thought well-off by others.

A lady put in a quarter, which turned into a penny. She could have given far more, but only gave because it was the custom.

A little girl, coming up with her Sunday School teacher, dropped in a penny, which turned into a speck. She had given it only to please her teacher.

The dreamer felt sad to think that these gifts were not accepted by God. Just then a poor girl came up & dropped in her penny. It changed into gold! She was very poor & had denied herself to give it, because she loved the Lord Jesus Christ. This gift was well pleasing to God.

- (moreillustrations.com)

Mk 12:43-44 (ERV):  Jesus called his followers to him and said, “This poor widow put in only two small coins. But the truth is, she gave more than all those rich people.  They have plenty, and they gave only what they did not need. This woman is very poor, but she gave all she had. It was money she needed to live on.”

“If a person gets his attitude toward money straight, it will help straighten out almost every other area in his life.” -  Billy Graham.

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