'Scolded for Love' — Mark 14:4-5
Some of those at the table were indignant [that the woman poured the perfume over Jesus' head]. "Why waste such expensive perfume?" they asked. "It could have been sold for a year's wages and the money given to the poor!" So they scolded her harshly.
Key Thought
Isn't it sadly strange that people so often criticize the gifts others make? I'm not sure if it is jealousy, greed, or pure pettiness that makes humans so quick to be critical of other's generosity. However, God loves a cheerful and generous giver. [1] Part of the reason is that we are like God when we give generously and joyously. If only we were as generous with our giving as we are with our criticism — and would learn not to be so quick to criticize!
Today's Prayer
Loving God and Almighty Father in heaven, please use me as a conduit of your love, mercy, and grace. I want to have a heart that is generous with others even if those around me cannot understand that generosity. Thank you for being so generous with me. May I never hoard your blessings, but always be quick to share them in ways that bring you joy. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.
Related Scripture Readings
1 Timothy 6:17-19
2 Corinthians 8:1-4
2 Corinthians 8:9
Some of those at the table were indignant [that the woman poured the perfume over Jesus' head]. "Why waste such expensive perfume?" they asked. "It could have been sold for a year's wages and the money given to the poor!" So they scolded her harshly.
Key Thought
Isn't it sadly strange that people so often criticize the gifts others make? I'm not sure if it is jealousy, greed, or pure pettiness that makes humans so quick to be critical of other's generosity. However, God loves a cheerful and generous giver. [1] Part of the reason is that we are like God when we give generously and joyously. If only we were as generous with our giving as we are with our criticism — and would learn not to be so quick to criticize!
[1] 2 Corinthians 9:6-7.Today's Prayer
Loving God and Almighty Father in heaven, please use me as a conduit of your love, mercy, and grace. I want to have a heart that is generous with others even if those around me cannot understand that generosity. Thank you for being so generous with me. May I never hoard your blessings, but always be quick to share them in ways that bring you joy. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.
Related Scripture Readings
1 Timothy 6:17-19
2 Corinthians 8:1-4
2 Corinthians 8:9
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Henry Asamoah
pl is it about tith and offer
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