Talking about offering, does it mean only money? Can we offer another thing in place of money? Is money the ultimate means or medium of offering? Can we only show charity through offering money? Well, when St. Paul was talking about giving in 2 Cor. 9, 6-11, he was certainly referring to money. But, is that all?😱
Unfortunately, even though money is the means of giving, there are other things that are equally very important like the spirituality of giving. This is made manifest in Matt. 6, 1-6, 16-18 when Jesus was talking about prayer, fasting and almsgiving. In fact, He is saying that God the Father knows the intentions of doing it 👍🏻👍🏻🙏🏻.
My dear friend(s), whether it is prayer, fasting or almsgiving, it is a form of spiritual offering to God the Father, and when God sees the purity of the intentions behind it, He will reward the giver accordingly 👏🏻👏🏻.
Answering the question, "what is the attitude behind the giving or the offering?" St. Paul answers thus: "thin sowing means thin reaping. And God loves a cheerful giver." God also will reward those who give generously of themselves in prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Have you planned to give sparingly? Hmmm, have a rethink.
I am here praying for you, believing you have done that for me too. Have a beautiful day ahead, and like I always advised, eat and drink plenty of water. I just finished my pineapple juice😜.
Good morning!
Rabbi😘
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