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GIVING TO GOD: A MATTER OF FAITH, LOVE, AND RESPONSIBILITY
Good morning, dear brothers and sisters! 🏾
Every morning that God gives us the breath of life is already a reason to say, “Thank You, Lord!” We should never take life for granted or assume that it is automatic or guaranteed.
“This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” — Psalm 118:24
The Bible teaches us that giving to God and supporting His work should be done with love, faith, freedom, and a sincere heart—not under pressure or manipulation.
1. GOD LOOKS FIRST AT THE HEART
Jesus taught that it is not necessarily the amount we give that matters most, but the heart with which we give.
In Mark 12:41–44, Jesus observed a poor widow who placed two small coins into the Temple treasury. In the eyes of people, her offering was very small. But Jesus explained that she had given sincerely, according to what she had.
This teaches us an important truth:
God does not ask a person who has nothing to give what they do not have. He looks at faith, sincerity, and the condition of the heart.
2. THE BIBLE ENCOURAGES GENEROSITY—NOT PRESSURE
2 Corinthians 9:7 says:
“Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”
This is a fundamental Christian principle.
A pastor, evangelist, or church may honestly explain the needs of the ministry, present projects, and invite people to participate. But no one should manipulate people's consciences by saying, for example:
“If you don't give, God will punish you.”
Christian generosity should be free, voluntary, joyful, and motivated by love.
3. THE TITHE IN THE BIBLE
Tithing appears clearly in the Old Testament, particularly in Malachi 3:10, where it was part of Israel's religious system.
In the New Testament, Jesus also speaks about tithing, including in Matthew 23:23, while emphasizing the greater matters of justice, mercy, and faithfulness.
Therefore, we should never turn the tithe into a tool of pressure or a magical formula for receiving God's blessings.
Giving is not buying God's blessing.
God is not a businessman, and an offering is not a payment intended to force God to give us something in return.
4. WHAT SHOULD A PERSON DO IF THEY HAVE NOTHING?
A person who has very little should never be humiliated because they cannot give financially.
They can serve God in many other ways:
🏾 Through prayer
Through their time
Through their skills
Through their work
Through evangelism
Through encouragement
Through helping others
Through hospitality
Through their testimony
Jesus never taught that the value of a Christian depends on how much money they give.
Your value before God is not measured by the size of your wallet.
5. HOW CAN A MAN OF GOD SUPPORT HIS MINISTRY?
This is where we need balance and wisdom.
A servant of God can honestly present the needs of his ministry, such as:
Evangelism and outreach
Renting or building a place of worship
Audio and video equipment
Transportation
Helping widows
Supporting orphans
Youth programs
Community development and other ministry activities
Then he can invite those who are able to participate voluntarily and according to their means.
The Bible also teaches that those who proclaim the Gospel may receive support through the work they do (1 Corinthians 9:13–14).
But a servant of God must also practice transparency and integrity.
When donations are received, there should be accountability regarding how the funds are used. Proper records should be maintained, and personal finances should not be carelessly mixed with ministry funds.
6. OUR RESPONSIBILITY TOWARD WIDOWS AND VULNERABLE PEOPLE
The Bible places great importance on widows, orphans, the poor, and vulnerable people.
James 1:27 reminds us that pure and genuine religion includes caring for orphans and widows in their distress.
Therefore, when a church or ministry receives resources, it should not think only about buildings and equipment. It should also ask:
“How can we use what God has entrusted to us to help people who are suffering?”
7. AN INVITATION WITHOUT PRESSURE 🏾
To everyone who desires to support a Christian ministry:
If God has blessed you with resources and you feel led to support the Gospel, you are welcome to contribute freely and joyfully.
You can give financially, materially, through your time, your skills, or your prayers.
But if you are personally going through a difficult season and cannot give financially, please do not feel guilty.
Your prayers matter.
Your encouragement matters.
Your presence matters.
Your faith matters.
Your worth before God does not depend on your ability to give money.
CONCLUSION
Our goal is not to take people's money.
Our goal is to serve God, proclaim the Gospel, build a lasting ministry, and bring hope and practical help to people in need.
I desire to develop my ministry, reach more people with the Gospel, build a sustainable work, and especially support widows, orphans, and vulnerable people.
But I want to do this with truth, integrity, transparency, accountability, and without pressure.
To those who are able to support this vision:
Thank you for your love, generosity, and partnership. 🏾
To those who cannot give financially:
Thank you as well for your prayers, your presence, your encouragement, and your faith. 🏾
May everything we do be done with love, transparency, wisdom, and respect, so that God may be glorified.
“Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” — 2 Corinthians 9:7
🏾 May God bless every family, every donor, every supporter, and every person who serves His work with a sincere heart.
IN SUMMARY
You can ask people to support your ministry, but present a clear vision, genuine needs, and honest goals. Allow everyone to decide freely. Be accountable for how funds are used, and never make people believe that they will be cursed, rejected by God, or condemned simply because they do not have money to give.
That is a healthy, responsible, and biblically defensible way to develop a ministry.
🏾 May God bless you all abundantly, and may everything we do bring glory to His name.
With love, faith, and a joyful heart. 🏾

In the Bible, olive oil was highly valued because it was useful, costly to produce, and deeply symbolic.

Everyday necessity: It was used for cooking, baking, preserving food, skin care, and treating wounds.
Light: Olive oil fueled lamps, so it represented light, guidance, and God’s presence.
Anointing: Kings, priests, and sometimes prophets were anointed with oil as a sign of being set apart for God’s service.
Worship: Olive oil was part of offerings and the sacred anointing oil used in tabernacle and temple worship.
Prosperity and blessing: A good olive harvest meant stability and abundance; references to “oil” often conveyed richness and joy.
Healing and hospitality: Anointing someone with oil could express welcome, honor, or care.
Olive oil itself was not treated as magical. Its value came from its practical importance and from the meanings God attached to familiar things. For example, Psalm 23 says, “You anoint my head with oil,” portraying God as a gracious host who honors and cares for his people. In the New Testament, oil can likewise symbolize healing and compassionate care, as in the Good Samaritan’s treatment of the wounded man.

Wednesday evening Bible study.
Bless us Lord. Continue The Book of Romans

“And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him. Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.”
‭‭Romans‬ ‭12‬:‭1‬-‭2‬ ‭NLT‬‬
*God wants our hearts in this relationship. To daily grow and learn how to Live, pleasing To God.

“Because of the privilege and authority God has given me, I give each of you this warning: Don’t think you are better than you really are. Be honest in your evaluation of yourselves, measuring yourselves by the faith God has given us. Just as our bodies have many parts and each part has a special function, so it is with Christ’s body. We are many parts of one body, and we all belong to each other. In his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well. So if God has given you the ability to prophesy, speak out with as much faith as God has given you. If your gift is serving others, serve them well. If you are a teacher, teach well. If your gift is to encourage others, be encouraging. If it is giving, give generously. If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously. And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others, do it gladly.”
‭‭Romans‬ ‭12‬:‭3‬-‭8‬ ‭NLT‬‬
*it’s here we learn and grow how to Live. Trusting God.
God gives us what we need to serve Him.

“Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other. Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically. Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying. When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality. Bless those who persecute you. Don’t curse them; pray that God will bless them. Be happy with those who are happy, and weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with each other. Don’t be too proud to enjoy the company of ordinary people. And don’t think you know it all! Never pay back evil with more evil. Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are honorable. Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone. Dear friends, never take revenge. Leave that to the righteous anger of God. For the Scriptures say, “I will take revenge; I will pay them back,” says the Lord. Instead, “If your enemies are hungry, feed them. If they are thirsty, give them something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals of shame on their heads.” Don’t let evil conquer you, but conquer evil by doing good.”
‭‭Romans‬ ‭12‬:‭9‬-‭21‬ ‭NLT‬‬
*enthusiastically Rejoice. Keep on Praying.
Honorable
Peace.
Kindness
Do Good.

“Everyone must submit to governing authorities. For all authority comes from God, and those in positions of authority have been placed there by God. So anyone who rebels against authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and they will be punished. For the authorities do not strike fear in people who are doing right, but in those who are doing wrong. Would you like to live without fear of the authorities? Do what is right, and they will honor you. The authorities are God’s servants, sent for your good. But if you are doing wrong, of course you should be afraid, for they have the power to punish you. They are God’s servants, sent for the very purpose of punishing those who do what is wrong. So you must submit to them, not only to avoid punishment, but also to keep a clear conscience. Pay your taxes, too, for these same reasons. For government workers need to be paid. They are serving God in what they do. Give to everyone what you owe them: Pay your taxes and government fees to those who collect them, and give respect and honor to those who are in authority.”
‭‭Romans‬ ‭13‬:‭1‬-‭7‬ ‭NLT‬‬
*do what is right. Bless those in authority.
Honor God do what is right.

“Owe nothing to anyone—except for your obligation to love one another. If you love your neighbor, you will fulfill the requirements of God’s law. For the commandments say, “You must not commit adultery. You must not murder. You must not steal. You must not covet.” These—and other such commandments—are summed up in this one commandment: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” Love does no wrong to others, so love fulfills the requirements of God’s law. This is all the more urgent, for you know how late it is; time is running out. Wake up, for our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. The night is almost gone; the day of salvation will soon be here. So remove your dark deeds like dirty clothes, and put on the shining armor of right living. Because we belong to the day, we must live decent lives for all to see. Don’t participate in the darkness of wild parties and drunkenness, or in sexual promiscuity and immoral living, or in quarreling and jealousy. Instead, clothe yourself with the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ. And don’t let yourself think about ways to indulge your evil desires.”
‭‭Romans‬ ‭13‬:‭8‬-‭14‬ ‭NLT‬‬
*don’t even allow it, give up sinning. Be Full of Christ.
*All Jesus, no more of the flesh.
*back to verse 2 Daily forever Transforming
*Life being pleasing and perfect

“Accept other believers who are weak in faith, and don’t argue with them about what they think is right or wrong. For instance, one person believes it’s all right to eat anything. But another believer with a sensitive conscience will eat only vegetables. Those who feel free to eat anything must not look down on those who don’t. And those who don’t eat certain foods must not condemn those who do, for God has accepted them. Who are you to condemn someone else’s servants? Their own master will judge whether they stand or fall. And with the Lord’s help, they will stand and receive his approval.”
‭‭Romans‬ ‭14‬:‭1‬-‭4‬ ‭NLT‬‬
*people having issue with meat offered to idols. Still hung up on religious customs.

*its all about the Heart.

“Who are you to condemn someone else’s servants? Their own master will judge whether they stand or fall. And with the Lord’s help, they will stand and receive his approval. In the same way, some think one day is more holy than another day, while others think every day is alike. You should each be fully convinced that whichever day you choose is acceptable. Those who worship the Lord on a special day do it to honor him. Those who eat any kind of food do so to honor the Lord, since they give thanks to God before eating. And those who refuse to eat certain foods also want to please the Lord and give thanks to God. For we don’t live for ourselves or die for ourselves. If we live, it’s to honor the Lord. And if we die, it’s to honor the Lord. So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. Christ died and rose again for this very purpose—to be Lord both of the living and of the dead. So why do you condemn another believer? Why do you look down on another believer? Remember, we will all stand before the judgment seat of God. For the Scriptures say, “‘As surely as I live,’ says the Lord, ‘every knee will bend to me, and every tongue will declare allegiance to God.’” Yes, each of us will give a personal account to God.”
‭‭Romans‬ ‭14‬:‭4‬-‭12‬ ‭NLT‬‬
*Jesus Standing in our Place. We’ve got to be assured of Living for Him.
It’s about our Heart.

“So let’s stop condemning each other. Decide instead to live in such a way that you will not cause another believer to stumble and fall. I know and am convinced on the authority of the Lord Jesus that no food, in and of itself, is wrong to eat. But if someone believes it is wrong, then for that person it is wrong. And if another believer is distressed by what you eat, you are not acting in love if you eat it. Don’t let your eating ruin someone for whom Christ died. Then you will not be criticized for doing something you believe is good. For the Kingdom of God is not a matter of what we eat or drink, but of living a life of goodness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. If you serve Christ with this attitude, you will please God, and others will approve of you, too. So then, let us aim for harmony in the church and try to build each other up.”
‭‭Romans‬ ‭14‬:‭13‬-‭19‬ ‭NLT‬‬
*be living and honorable.
Goodness and Peace.
Pleasing to God.

“Don’t tear apart the work of God over what you eat. Remember, all foods are acceptable, but it is wrong to eat something if it makes another person stumble. It is better not to eat meat or drink wine or do anything else if it might cause another believer to stumble. You may believe there’s nothing wrong with what you are doing, but keep it between yourself and God. Blessed are those who don’t feel guilty for doing something they have decided is right. But if you have doubts about whether or not you should eat something, you are sinning if you go ahead and do it. For you are not following your convictions. If you do anything you believe is not right, you are sinning.”
‭‭Romans‬ ‭14‬:‭20‬-‭23‬ ‭NLT‬‬

*do what is Right.
*Trust God… it’s about the Heart. Relationship with God, relationship with one another…

TODAY'S BIBLE READING
Tuesday, August 25
OLD TESTAMENT
1 SAMUEL 1 — Hannah Prays for a Son
Congratulations on completing the book of Ruth! Today we begin the book of 1 Samuel.
NEW TESTAMENT
3 JOHN 1 — Walking in Truth
Congratulations on completing 2 John! Today we begin 3 John.
MAJOR PROPHETS
ISAIAH 36 — Sennacherib Threatens Jerusalem
TODAY'S REFLECTION
1 Samuel 1
Hannah pours out her heart before God and faithfully keeps her promise when He answers her prayer. Her story teaches us about persistent prayer, surrender, and trusting God's timing.
3 John 1
John commends Gaius for walking in truth and showing hospitality to fellow believers. Our faith should be visible not only in what we believe but also in how we support and treat others.
Isaiah 36
Assyria threatens Jerusalem and attempts to make God's people doubt His ability to save them. The chapter reminds us not to allow intimidating voices or circumstances to weaken our confidence in God.
KEY VERSE
“I prayed for this child, and the LORD has granted me what I asked of him.”
— 1 Samuel 1:27
PRAYER
Heavenly Father, teach us to pray with the faith and persistence of Hannah. Help us trust Your timing, walk faithfully in Your truth, and remain confident in You when circumstances appear frightening or impossible. May our lives demonstrate genuine love and faithfulness toward others. In Jesus' mighty name, Amen.
TODAY'S CHALLENGE
Bring one deep concern before God in prayer today. Trust Him with the outcome, and look for an opportunity to encourage or support someone else in their walk with Christ.
WE STUDY. WE PRAY. WE OBEY. WE GROW. UNTIL WE ARE TOTALLY TRANSFORMED.

Admit it. You like reading the Psalms, the Gospels, Paul's epistles and maybe Esther and Ruth.
But what about the least read Bible books -- I call them Orphan Books -- because they almost are never read. Here's a list I found.
Hope you take the challenge to read an "orphan" or two this week.
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# Book Why read it? Difficulty
1 Obadiah A miniature study of pride, injustice, and God's judgment Easy
2 Haggai A surprisingly relevant book about misplaced priorities Easy
3 Philemon Paul, slavery, forgiveness, and Christian brotherhood in 25 verses Easy
4 3 John A fascinating glimpse into early church politics and leadership Easy
5 2 John Truth, love, hospitality—and boundaries Easy
6 Nahum The dark counterpart to Jonah: what happens to Nineveh? Medium
7 Zephaniah Judgment followed by one of the OT's beautiful pictures of God's joy Medium
8 Jude Strange, intense, apocalyptic, and packed with unusual references Medium
9 Habakkuk One of the Bible's best books for wrestling honestly with God Easy
10 Lamentations Biblical poetry about grief, catastrophe, and hope Medium
11 Joel Locusts, the Day of the LORD, and the famous promise about God's Spirit Medium
12 Malachi A surprisingly sharp ending to the Old Testament Easy
The ones I'd especially recommend
If you only want to read five, I'd pick:
Habakkuk — perhaps the most rewarding “orphan.” The entire book is essentially a conversation between a confused believer and God. Habakkuk starts by asking, “Why aren't you doing something about this?” and ends somewhere radically different.
Haggai — extremely short but surprisingly practical. Its central question is basically: What happens when God's people become preoccupied with their own houses while neglecting God's house?
Philemon — don't let its size fool you. It's an extraordinarily compressed little letter about power, status, forgiveness, reconciliation, and what the gospel does to human relationships.
Nahum — read it immediately after Jonah if you can. Jonah tells you that Nineveh repented; Nahum, written later, tells you what eventually happened to Nineveh. Reading them together makes both books considerably more interesting.
Lamentations — probably the most emotionally neglected book on the list. It gives you something the Bible is unusually good at: language for grief when everything has gone terribly wrong.
And here's the really fun challenge
Don't read these as if they're merely the Bible's “B-list.”
Try reading one orphan book a week, with no commentary at first. Just read the entire thing in one sitting.
You'll discover something interesting: some of the books that feel least important at first are actually the ones that illuminate the famous books around them.
Jonah → Nahum
Isaiah/Jeremiah → Lamentations
Romans/Galatians → Habakkuk
1 John → 2 John → 3 John
Ezra/Nehemiah → Haggai

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To be more specific, all the Christians in a local assembly are called to
• be devoted to one another (Rom. 12:10)
• honor one another (Rom. 12:10)
• live in harmony with one another (Rom. 12:16; 1 Peter 3:8)
• love one another (Rom. 13:8; 1 Thess. 4:9; 1 Peter 1:22; 1 John 3:11)
• edify one another (Rom. 14:19; 1 Thess. 5:11b)
• accept one another (Rom. 15:7)
• instruct one another (Rom. 15:14)
• greet one another (Rom. 16:16)
• agree with one another (1 Cor. 1:10)
• discipline fallen members (1 Cor. 5:3–5; 6:1–6)
• organize the church’s affairs (1 Cor. 11:33–34; 14:39–40; 16:2–3)
• care for one another (1 Cor. 12:25)
• prophesy one by one (1 Cor. 14:31)
• abound in the work of the Lord (1 Cor. 15:58)
• serve one another (Gal. 5:13)
• bear one another’s burdens (Gal. 6:2)
• bear with one another (Eph. 4:2)
• be kind and compassionate to one another (Eph. 4:32)
• speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs (Eph. 5:19)
• submit to one another (Eph. 5:21)
• forgive one another (Col. 3:13)
• teach one another (Col. 3:16)
• admonish one another (Col. 3:16)
• encourage one another (1 Thess. 5:11)
• warn the unruly (1 Thess. 5:14)
• comfort the feeble (1 Thess. 5:14)
• support the weak (1 Thess. 5:14)
• exhort one another (Heb. 3:13; 10:25)
• incite one another to love and good works (Heb. 10:24)
• pray for one another (James 5:16)
• confess sins to one another (James 5:16)
• offer hospitality to one another (1 Peter 4:9)
• be humble toward one another (1 Peter 5:5)
• fellowship with one another (1 John 1:7)

Subject: Request for Support: Mayuge Gospel Crusade & Leadership Conference (Aug 28–30, 2026)
​Dear Friends, Partners, and Well-Wishers,
​We warmly invite you to stand with us as we prepare for the upcoming Gospel Crusade and Leadership Conference, scheduled for August 28th – 30th, 2026, at New Jerusalem City Church, Mayuge.
​Organized under the spiritual leadership of Pastor Charles (Host) and Brother Siraji (Co-host), this three-day gathering aims to bring spiritual transformation, community empowerment, and divine healing to the Mayuge region.
​"And he said to them, 'Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation.'"
— Mark 16:15
​To ensure the success of this event and accommodate the growing ministry needs, we are humbly appealing for support of any kind from well-wishers, ministries, and community members.
​Areas Where Support Is Needed:
​Financial Contributions: To assist with logistics, speaker transport, and event administration.
​Public Address & Equipment: Sound systems, lighting, generator power, and stage setup.
​Hospitality & Catering: Food, clean drinking water, and accommodation for guest ministers and volunteers.
​Publicity & Printing: Banners, flyers, posters, and radio/local announcement support.
​Prayer Support: Interceding for open hearts, physical healing, and peace throughout the three days.
​Whether through a monetary donation, provision of physical supplies, or spiritual intercession, your contribution will directly impact lives during this powerful weekend. Every gift—no matter the size—makes a meaningful difference.
​How to Contribute & Get in Touch:
​Host: Pastor Charles | Contact: +256 780670022
​Co-Host: Brother Siraji | Contact: +256 755145044
​Location: New Jerusalem City Church, Mayuge
​Dates: August 28th – 30th, 2026
​If you feel led to support or require further information, please reach out directly to Pastor Charles or Brother Siraji. May God abundantly bless you for your generosity and partnership in this vision.