The Top of the List

It’s difficult to convince God that we cannot give generously because “times are tough”, when we’re still spending money on dining out, sporting events, movies, overpriced coffee, candy bars, huge soft drinks, hunting, fishing, beer, cigarettes, and lottery tickets. As long we’re still forking it over for recreation, junk food, and “fun stuff”, we have no credibility with Jesus when we try to get by on the cheap with his Bride the church. Our giving to God has little to do with the economic times we live in. Instead, it’s about our priorities and what we value most. The genuine disciple will move God up a notch or two on their priority list, because frankly, He belongs at the top. -- Friar Tuck’s Occasional Wisdom

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