July 17

2 Corinthians 9:7

Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.

God has ordained that his work be carried on by the tithes and offerings of his people. The tithe (10% of your income) and whatever you decide on beyond that to support the Lord’s work, give cheerfully and not grudgingly, for God loves a generous and cheerful giver, but is displeased with the miserly and stingy. Jesus said, “Freely ye have received, freely give.” Mark 10:8. It is a blessing and a joy to work for the Lord, and to give to His work, and happy indeed are they who experience this for themselves. “Jesus paid it all, all to Him I owe.”

Commentary by Francis L. Harris

"...what must I do to be saved?" Acts 16:30