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What Does The Bible Say About Giving?

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Giving seems to be a topic that’s highly emphasized in the Bible. Although not overtly mentioned as giving, acts like sacrifices and offerings pertain to it. From the Old Testament to the New, it played a vital role in the life of person devoted to God. For Christians today, it should never be overlooked. Image source: specialatbrooks.com God is a giving God. He gives from His abundance, and it is always in His heart to do so. No other being can forgive the sins of the world but God the Father through the death of Jesus on the cross, and as Christians believe in the miracle of Christ’s resurrection, they are given eternal life. No amount of money and deeds can pay for the sins of men, but only through the blood of Jesus that was shed on the cross. Christians are called to give as Christ gave. Jesus served the people around Him when He walked on earth. He showed them mercy and compassion, and forgiveness for their sins—something the Pharisees were furious about. He