A new podcast has been published to the More Than The Gift website and iTunes Store:
Bringing Glory To God
Discussions regarding Christian offertory giving can get bogged down by battles over which biblical principles should guide our giving. I think that part of the problem arises as we focus on scriptures in isolation rather than also trying to connect-the-dots. I have purposefully chosen to illustrate these lessons from both Old and New Testament scriptures. I have offered a glimpse of how God is leading me to connect-the-dots. The messages that I have received flow from the harmony and wholeness of God’s Word. God has not changed and He has been unveiling His purposes and plans for our giving since the time of Cain and Abel. Revelation of those purposes and plans are found throughout the Holy Scriptures, yet the church continues to struggle with interpretations of the messages and their appropriate application.
While I have tried to provide a harmonizing perspective through this lesson series, I have little doubt that differences of opinion will remain until Christ’s return. I’m reminded of Paul’s discussions of legalism and grace regarding the eating of meat that had been offered to idols. Paul knew that the insights he offered would not conclusively settle the debate. So, he concludes his discussion by saying “whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” (1 Corinthians 10:31 NIV) I can think of no sounder advice on which to base this last lesson. In Isaiah 43:7 we are told that God created those who are called by His name for His glory. I will conclude this lesson series by attempting to point us and our offerings toward that purpose.
This is the final podcast in the series of podcasts regarding the theme : "What Our Giving Accomplishes".
As always, I invite you to receive Monday’s Meditation as “food for thought “ for the week, then let it become “fuel for action” for the weekend and beyond.
The is audio podcast is available on my website: morethanthegift.net and the iTunes Store. Links are provided in the "Additional Resources" section of this blog. if you don't have iTunes on your computer, a link is provided below to download the iTunes software.
After listening to the podcast in the iTunes Store, I encourage you to offer a review and to send an invitation to a friend or loved one to listen also.
A separate link for the podcast website is also provided .
Use this blog for your comments, questions and testimonies regarding the episode.
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