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NASB | Philippians 4:17 Not that I seek the gift itself, but I seek for the profit which increases to your account. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Philippians 4:17 Not that I seek the gift itself, but I do seek the profit which increases to your [heavenly] account [the blessing which is accumulating for you]. |
Bible Question: What does the bible say about asking for money for the Lords Work? |
Bible Answer: In Philipians 4:17 we see that Paul says this particular church communicated with him on giving and recieving more than any other, actually, they were the only ones to do just that. Paul goes on to say that even when he was in Thessalonica they sent unto him, not becuase he wanted a gift, but because he wanted fruit to abound to their account. As a minister of the Gospel we can say that the tithe belongs to God. It doesn't matter who you are, 10 percent of all your increase belongs unto the Lord. However, when it comes to giving other than that, it is something every Christian should do, but here is a good place to read how it should be done. 2 Cor 9:7-8 says to let every man give according to his heart, not grudgeingly or of necessity, for God loves a cheerful giver. He goes on to say that when a person gives cheerfully, that God is able to make all grace abound to that person, so that they can be all sufficient in all things, they will have no lack or want. And they will have no lack financially, so that they can then abound to every good work. There is nothing wrong with giving an offering, as a matter of fact, since God loves a cheerful giver, and since giving means we are advancing the kingdom of God, every Christian man or women should be overjoyed when its time to collect an offering. They should be as overjoyed at being able to give, as they would be if someone handed them one million dollars. Hope this helped, Mitch |
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