*[[Phi 4:17]] EMTV* Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the
fruit which is increasing to your account.
Some folks teach that our tithe and givings are used to
build mansions in heaven for us. They believe there is a bank account in heaven
for each person where your offerings are credited to your account. But nothing could be further from the truth.
In our opening verse, Paul was not talking about an account
in heaven. What he meant was that they would be commended to other churches for
their giving.
You see, Paul often commended the churches that provided for
his needs and that of the churches in Jerusalem. For instance, he boasted of
the church in Greece to the Macedonians (2 Cor 9:2).
2Co 9:2 (GNB) I know that you are willing to help, and I have boasted of you to the people in Macedonia. "The believers in Achaia," I said, "have been ready to help since last year." Your eagerness has stirred up most of them.
2Co 9:2 (GNB) I know that you are willing to help, and I have boasted of you to the people in Macedonia. "The believers in Achaia," I said, "have been ready to help since last year." Your eagerness has stirred up most of them.
Think of what it meant to them - for their "General
Overseer" to write an epistle of commendation for them. That was their
reward. It was the credit they had in the now that 'provoked' other churches to
also give. So when you give, don't go about announcing your deeds. Those you
give to will write an epistle of commendation or praise report for you. They will keep an account of your kindness towards them. Shalom!!!
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