January 10, 2016: Give It Away Now – Landon Lynch

How much is enough? How do we know? How do we recognize it when we have it? And what if we have more than enough? What then? These are questions humans have considered for centuries and one that did not escape Jesus. In fact, several times he gives a very direct suggestion about what to do with not only our excess, but with all we have. His command was simple: Give It Away.

 

In Jesus’ day, many believed one showed their righteousness by their willingness to give toward the needy and display a generous heart. Jesus went further and encouraged his people to take their giving to new heights. He seemed to believe the single best thing anyone can do with their wealth is give to the poor. This giving is ultimately an “investment” into the Kingdom of Heaven.

 

This is important for us to consider as we live in a culture that frequently encourages us to consider what we will do with excess. Not only that, many of us have disposable income. And the question begs, “What are we doing with the extra?”