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Wednesday, August 27

1 Corinthians 13:1-7

GIVING IN LOVE
If I give all I possess to the poor… but have not love, I gain nothing. 1 Corinthians 13:3, NIV

The hallmark of Christianity is love. Our salvation is a product of love; it was out of His love that God gave us His only Son (John 3:16). In fact, the Bible says that God is love (1 John 4:8).

So, whatever we do that is not borne out of love is not of Him. It has no eternal value. This was the emphasis of Paul's letter to the Corinthian believers. He told them categorically that if they did not have love, nothing else mattered. The truth is, there is no sense in giving when it is not motivated by love.

Love is a commitment to act in a certain way towards others. If you love, then you will give selflessly, sacrificially, without grudge and without expecting any appreciation. These are the kinds of giving acceptable before God.

Beloved, think about all the help you have rendered to people, what motivated you? Even your gifts to the church and brethren, what is motivating you? If it is not love, then you have been merely engaging in religious exercises.

It is expedient for you to begin to give in love. Remember, God can never forget your labour of love. In due time, He will repay you bountifully, both now and in eternity.

• Birthday Blessing: "Therefore thy gate shall be open continually; they shall not be shut day nor night; that men may bring unto thee the forces of the Gentiles, and that their kings may be brought" Isaiah 60:11

Read Bible Through Passage: Psalm107-110; 1 Corinthians 6

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