The Lord detests the sacrifice of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases Him. (Proverbs 15: 8). God is not pleased  with the gifts, money or sacrifices made by those who are wicked or who live in sin. He wants us to give our lives to Him first & then we can bring our gifts to Him. If we are wicked & think that we can bribe Him with our gifts & other sacrifices, we are deceiving ourselves.  Our money, gifts & sacrifices become DETESTABLE to Him. God will not multiply them back to us. We will remain average despite our giving. We will not become righteous. Someone may ask: Where is righteousness coming in since we are talking about giving? It is written: He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor; his righteousness endures forever. Now He who supplies seed to the sower & bread for food will supply & increase your store of seed & will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness. (see 2 Corinthians 9:9-10).  Our gifts to God have a bearing on righteousness. Why? Because our generosity results in thanksgiving to God. Note: Its not how much you give that is important to God but the manner in which you give it. Biblical giving is an INDESCRIBABLE  gift. Prayer: Father I thank you for Jesus. Thank you for hearing & answering my prayers. We confess our sins. Forgive them & wash us by the blood of Jesus. Let Your Word make us CLEAN. I assign angels under our complement to minister to our needs.  In Jesus mighty name we pray, believe, & give you thanks, Amen. Immanuel: God with us.

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