With Willing Heart: The Offering (2)
This article explores the biblical foundation for willing and cheerful giving in worship, drawing from Exodus 35 and II Corinthians 9:7 to emphasize that true giving must flow from a heart motivated by love for God rather than obligation or reluctance. The author demonstrates how the Israelites' willing hearts enabled them to generously contribute the materials and labor needed to construct the tabernacle, illustrating that genuine worship giving is inseparable from a willing spirit.
Previous article in this series: November 15, 2014, p. 86. And they came, every one whose heart stirred him up, and every one whom his spirit made willing, and they brought the Lord's offering to the work of the tabernacle of the congregation, and for all his service, and for the holy garments. Exodus 35:21 Willing Giving One important aspect of our giving to the Lord in worship is the motive of our giving. We must give to the Lord with willing heart. The letting go of the money from the...
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