“If you offer what is right, won’t you be accepted? But if you refuse to offer what is right, sin, the predator, is crouching in wait outside the door of your heart. It desires to have you, yet you must be its master.”” Genesis 4:7 TPT
Globally, Christians have been presenting offerings to God, with many believing that these offerings would enhance their divine contact and blessings. However, it is imperative to examine whether God accepts just any offering. Empathically, the answer is no. The rationale for this is elucidated in our scripture.
Both sons of Adam offered sacrifices to God, but Cain’s offering was rejected because he didn’t offer what was right. This meant that Cain knew what was right to offer, but his rebellious attitude prevented him from doing so. “So then, anyone who knows the right thing to do and fails to do it is committing a sin.” Ya’akov (James) 4:17 CJB.
Giving to God and His work is always in His honour. However, if we simply give what we think is right, rather than what He desires or what honours Him, our offering is not accepted by Him. So, how do we know what honours Him? The word of God lets us know what honours Him. Start by listening to your pastors’ teachings, believing in their message on giving, and giving accordingly.
Of course, if you don’t give according to the word of God, our theme verse lets us know that sin, the predator, is crouching in wait outside the door of your heart. It desires to have you, yet you must be its master. You will be jealous with those who are giving rightly.
CONFESSION
The word of God is the final authority in my life; therefore, I hear the word of God to do it. As I have been taught concerning offering, I honour God with my substances and the firstfruit of all my increase. Glory to God.
DEEPER REFLECTION
Hebrews 11:4 KJV, Proverbs 3:9-10 KJV, Malachi 1:8 NLT
1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Exodus 13-14, Mark 4
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Genesis 32, Matthew 12:1-15
