Lay Something Aside

 

1 Corinthians 16:2a-3b

On the first day of the week let each one of you lay something aside ... to take your gift [of charity and love]...

Saints,

As we mature in our walk with Jesus, we'll come to understand the business sense of God (Psalm 82).  That is, don't allow the religious tithe (ministry of condemnation) to steal our joy of cheerfully giving.  For the ministry of righteousness exceeds much more in glory!!

2 Corinthians 3:9
For if the ministry of condemnation had glory, the ministry of righteousness exceeds much more in glory.

Righteousness is taking a leap of faith (action, Romans 3:22) and doing the right thing. When we go to church, go ahead and lay something aside, DOESN'T MATTER WHAT IT IS!   Yet, have greater gigantic faith with money and Be the blessings upon the poor, needy, and less fortunate.  NOT the leech!  Read Ephesians 4:28    You want to be slapped with Resurrection life!  A Harvest so glorious and marvelous!  Come to the end of self and be the church, the blessings that bestows unheard of benevolence that awakens many..

In Closing,

There will be a time in our lives where we'll Awake to righteousness and smell the coffee!

Awake to righteousness, and do not sin; for some do not have the knowledge of God. I speak this to your shame. 

1 Corinthians 15:34