1 Tim. 6 [The Message]

In yesterday’s news was an article about a preacher who was scolding his congregation for not honoring him with a luxury watch. He said he didn’t want them to give him McDonalds money. He wanted Gucci money.

This is probably what Paul meant when he warned against leaders who are controlled by a lust for money. Reminding us that we came into this world penniless and we shall certainly leave that way, we have this life to honor Christ with our money rather than ourselves.

Be generous. Be liberal in giving. I LOVE it when I can give a good tip to a waitress. It gives me joy and might help her pay her bills.

When you can give it away, your own it … it doesn’t own you.