Proverbs 3: 27-28 “Do not withhold good from those who deserve it, when it is in your power to act. Do not say to your neighbor; ‘Come back later; I’ll give it tomorrow’ – when you now have it with you”
Imagine a hot July day, the thermometer is reading 108 degrees; a person with fresh cool drinking water is approached by someone who needs water to retain coherency, their mouth is dry, their strength wavering – this person has been working in the yard of the homeowner. Yet the homeowner refuses to give their contractor a drink. Rather he says, “Come back later, then I will give you a drink.” Unfortunately, we frequently see this occur.
Perhaps an employer withholds a paycheck from a contractor or employee. A boss refuses to give a promotion; an employee refuses to give their employer their best effort. Possibly a professor withholds a worthy grade. Numerous scenarios are applicable.
We are to give our best to those God places in our lives in a fair and just manner. Obviously, giving more than deserved can promote complacency, depending on the heart of the receiver.
Equally, who is more deserving of our Praise, Worship, Tithes and Offerings than God?
As Jesus says in one parable, whatever we do to the least of these we do to Him. Your generosity and fairness is recognized and rewarded by God our Father, Christ our King, and the Holy Spirit our Comforter.
Make it a Great Day in Christ!
Rick
Rick Meyer Speaking
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