8th dec_sermon devotion
8th nov 08
Establishing God’s economic order / genesis 11:1-9, acts 2:44-47 and 4:32-35
God’s kingdom
Let’s act in one love and one mind, as one family of Christ. (nothing will stop you when the power of God is in unity)
Genesis 11:6 “The LORD said, "If as one people speaking the same language they have begun to do this, then nothing they plan to do will be impossible for them.” When people of the same community gather together to do God’s work, they have power, and nothing will prove to be impossible for them to achieve. When they strive towards a same goal that God has given them, nothing will prevent them from achieving it.
Acts 4:32-35 “All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they had. With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and much grace was upon them all. There were no needy persons among them. For from time to time those who owned lands or houses sold them, brought the money from the sales and put it at the apostles' feet, and it was distributed to anyone as he had need.” This was the ideal world that God wanted to achieve, all believers of Christ in one heart and one mind, setting out to save the lost and eliminate poverty. Eradication of poverty no longer becomes a myth, because history has shown that the impossible has been achieved. In acts, one of the books in bible, it states that all Israelites have no possessions of their own, and shared everything they had. It was the ideal state, where everyone was equal, and they view their possessions as blessings from God, and thus they would share them everyone. As the analogy goes, it’s easier to give money to others when it doesn’t belong to you. Thus, by viewing your money as God’s money, it makes it easier for us to part with them to those who are in need.
God’s sterwardship (no claimed that any of his possessions was his own). Our money belongs to God. When we know that money belongs to God, it is easier to give.
God’s glory, the name of Jesus was glorified when we give ourselves all out to God, including all our possessions.
Let’s live in community(which will aid in the eradication of poverty), and repent of our greed(ask God forgiveness of our greed).
Live simply so that others may simply live!
Renounce all fears! God will provide all our needs. Give and it shall be given to you.
Establishing God’s economic order / genesis 11:1-9, acts 2:44-47 and 4:32-35
God’s kingdom
Let’s act in one love and one mind, as one family of Christ. (nothing will stop you when the power of God is in unity)
Genesis 11:6 “The LORD said, "If as one people speaking the same language they have begun to do this, then nothing they plan to do will be impossible for them.” When people of the same community gather together to do God’s work, they have power, and nothing will prove to be impossible for them to achieve. When they strive towards a same goal that God has given them, nothing will prevent them from achieving it.
Acts 4:32-35 “All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they had. With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and much grace was upon them all. There were no needy persons among them. For from time to time those who owned lands or houses sold them, brought the money from the sales and put it at the apostles' feet, and it was distributed to anyone as he had need.” This was the ideal world that God wanted to achieve, all believers of Christ in one heart and one mind, setting out to save the lost and eliminate poverty. Eradication of poverty no longer becomes a myth, because history has shown that the impossible has been achieved. In acts, one of the books in bible, it states that all Israelites have no possessions of their own, and shared everything they had. It was the ideal state, where everyone was equal, and they view their possessions as blessings from God, and thus they would share them everyone. As the analogy goes, it’s easier to give money to others when it doesn’t belong to you. Thus, by viewing your money as God’s money, it makes it easier for us to part with them to those who are in need.
God’s sterwardship (no claimed that any of his possessions was his own). Our money belongs to God. When we know that money belongs to God, it is easier to give.
God’s glory, the name of Jesus was glorified when we give ourselves all out to God, including all our possessions.
Let’s live in community(which will aid in the eradication of poverty), and repent of our greed(ask God forgiveness of our greed).
Live simply so that others may simply live!
Renounce all fears! God will provide all our needs. Give and it shall be given to you.
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