We have heard it said that God loves a cheerful giver, but also their hearts and minds have to be in the right place. Today as I read my shorter readings in Proverbs and Psalms only this was quiet obvious in both books. Going to Psalm 51 first we see that what God desires first and foremost is for us to realize where we stand without Him and not be proud and full of ourselves.
Psalm 51:16 You do not delight in sacrifice, or I would bring it;
you do not take pleasure in burnt offerings.
you do not take pleasure in burnt offerings.
Psalm 51:17 My sacrifice, O God, is a broken spirit;
a broken and contrite heart
you, God, will not despise.
a broken and contrite heart
you, God, will not despise.
Proverbs 21:3 To do what is right and just
is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.
is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.
Kind of a catch 22 that if we have a heart in the right place and then we do what is right and just in the sight of the Lord, then we are obviously going to sacrifice to Him, but in the manner that He has intended. So we must take a good look at our hearts and our actions as children of God. Are we honoring our Father?
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