“Don’t neglect to do what is good and to share, for God is pleased with such sacrifices.”Hebrews 13:16 HCSB
The Hebrew culture had a generous element sown into its fabric, one we in the west would be wise to embrace. As the culture was predominantly agrarian they were instructed by God not to harvest their whole fields but to leave the edges for the poor and foreigners. A mindset of giving was a part of who they were.
Western Christians give to their churches and to missions in far afield, some churches then do local ministry for the poor. However, giving must not just be apportioned to the anount we give in set places, but to having a mindset that is generous and eyes that see others in daily lives.
We can be so preoccupied with what we have to do: our work, play and church, that we do not see the Lazarus outside our gates.
Lord, give me eyes that see today I ask. Amen!
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