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sermonette: Giving a Gift Strengthens and Bonds

Offertory
Martin G. Collins
Given 06-Apr-18; Sermon #1426s-AM; 16 minutes

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Giving a gift strengthens the bond between individuals, bringing about a warm feeling in the giver toward the one receiving the gift. Likewise, there is a sentimental dimension factored into offerings. Jacob, in his voluntary gift to the leader of Egypt (whom he discovered later to be Joseph) was not focused on the monetary value, but on the need to establish a positive relationship with him. Our offerings, likewise, are both obligatory and voluntary. God is not focused on a specific monetary amount, but on the attitudes behind our giving, particularly the attitudes of humility, gentleness and patience. God expects us to bring our offerings, walking worthy of our calling, bearing with one another in the bond of peace, which represents a chain of friendship. Properly giving an offering mends and strengthens our relationship with God, especially when we offer our entire lives, time, treasure, and talents every day.





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