March 25, 2020 Baptist Church Seek Daily Devotional :- DISHONEST GIVER
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Wednesday, March 25
DISHONEST GIVER
Bible Text: Malachi 1:1-14
RBT Passage: l Samuel 13-14
‘Cursed is the cheat who has an acceptable male in his flock and vows to give it, but then sacrifices a blemished animal to the LORD…’ – Malachi 1:14a
When Cain and Abel offered their sacrifices to God, it was obvious that Cain was dishonest while Abel was honest. The result was that God accepted the sacrifice of Abel and rejected that of Cain. Believers must have a clear understanding about giving.
When we give to God, it is a demonstration of our acknowledgment of His greatness. It is God’s greatness that forms the basis for giving which is an act of worship (v. 11). When we have this understanding, we will not run into the error of considering giving as a burden (v. 12). When we think of giving as a burden, we resort to dishonesty and God will never accept such offerings (v. 13). We are cursed rather than being blessed and this is not God’s will for us. We must recognize God and worship Him for who He is – the Great king, the Almighty God (v. 14).
Determine to be an honest giver. You are not doing yourself any good if you do things deceitfully. Let your heart be pure.
Insight: ‘One of the best gifts you can give others is being sincere or genuine to them’ – Mufti Ismail Menk.
Prayer: LORD, purify my heart of giving. Help me to give willingly always.