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"What I tell you in the dark, speak in the daylight; and what is whispered in your ear, proclaim from the housetops." ~ Matthew 10:27

Deborah O Daniel (Toyin) is an Evangelist and a Christian Writer. She grew up in a strict, religiously confused household, but found Christ on her own, when it became clear to her that she had no relationship whatsoever with Him and had no purpose in life, in spite of her upbringing. Deborah surrendered her life to Christ in 1992 but kept running from her calling owing to the severe trials she faced and the cares of the world, until she had a personal encounter with Him years later. She steps out of her comfort zone as led to fulfil her calling. She also speaks openly about her childhood difficulties and the struggles she has had in life, to testify of the mercy of God and His awesome power. For more messages and a heart talk on living a fulfilled life in Christ, get the book, Walk the Winning Walk (English-British and English-American) here, offered for free by Divine Literature International, and available to Born-again Christians ONLY - particularly new believers.

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Choosing a Good Bible-Based Church or Place of Fellowship II (The Money Grabbers)

It’s time to look elsewhere, if you are made to feel uncomfortable, guilty, or downright miserable at your place of worship because you are not in a position to give as expected. Some churches and assemblies give you the notion that having a fulfilled life in Christ is contingent upon your willingness to lay down a big chunk of your money. This distasteful sermon is usually given to fund unworthy causes or to satisfy the leader’s huge appetite for worldly possessions; let’s be real! It is false teaching to assure givers that they will reap a hundred-fold or more of what they have given. Likewise, making Giving or Pledging to give a condition to receive a miracle and/or have their prayers answered, and by that, pressurise them into laying down their money by all means (credit card, debit card, loans, etc).

 

Sadly, many believers are victims of these places because of their love for God and the pursuit of signs and wonders, with some failing in their family responsibilities. Bills are left unpaid, children are going hungry, while spiritual leaders live lavish lifestyles they normally can’t afford, off their victims’ giving.

 

The blessings of God are not for sale, beloved. He does not need your money to bless you. He is not after your money. Think about this for a minute: How is it possible that the Custodian of all things (Haggai 2:8, Psalm 50:12) who gives and owns all we have, is in dire need of them to that extent?  The Lord summarised His self-existence when He said, even if He was hungry, He would not tell us, for He owns everything on earth (Psalm 50:12).

 

It is good to give to propagate the Gospel. It is great to give to those in need (Proverbs 19:17). However, God needs your heart first. When you have given Him your heart, then you can give as you desire. Give, because you want to be a good steward of what God has blessed you with - not because you are expecting a hundred-fold of what you have given, in return. God may choose to reward you – that is true; but HOW He rewards your giving (if He chooses to), WHAT He rewards you with, and HOW SOON He rewards you, are His prerogative. If you have something to give, give as your heart desires. If you do not have much to give, give your widow’s mite. If you do not have anything to give, give God praise. He would rather you give cheerfully - never grudgingly, and certainly not out of compulsion (2 Corinthians 9:7).

 

Your salvation is personal, beloved. Do not ever give up on God and forfeit your relationship with Him because you are compelled to give.


Shalom!

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