Open Heaven for Teens 22 June 2021 – Acceptable Giving

Open Heaven for Teens 22 June 2021 – Acceptable Giving

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TOPIC: Acceptable Giving

MEMORISE: But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap a so sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. 2 Corinthians 9.6

Also Read: Open Heaven 21st June 2021 – Remember Me, O Lord (2)

READ: Matthew 6:1-4

1. Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven.

2. Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.

3. But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth:

4. That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Esther 4-6; Acts 5:17-42

Open Heaven for Teens 22 June 2021 MESSAGE:

In todays Bible reading, our Lord Jesus gives a template on what makes an offering acceptable. He reminds us that our giving is ultimately to God, not man. When we joined the Redeemed Christian Church of God, offerings and tithes were not preached or paid but my wife and I dug deep into the Bible and discovered that one way to become blessed is through giving. So, when you give in the Church or to the poor, youre giving to God and He would definitely reward you.

Some peoples attitude to giving is their obstacle to being blessed. When you help a fellow in need and you mention it to another person, you will likely not be blessed in return. When you want to give to the less privileged, dont give torn or dirty clothes. Neither should you give dirty or torn notes as offering in church.

Give with the intention that God is present in the venue watching what you give and how you give it. Give wholeheartedly without expecting anything in return.

KEY POINT: God checks the motives of giving before rewarding. Don’t give to show off.

HYMN: CHRISTIAN SEEK NOT YET REPOSE

1. Christian, seek not yet repose,
   Hear thy guardian angel say,
   “Thou art in the midst of foes:
   Watch and pray!
2. Principalities and powers,
   Mustering their unseen array,
   Wait for thine unguarded hours:
   “Watch and pray!
3. Gird thy heavenly armour on,
   Wear it every night and day,
   Ambushed lies the evil one:
   “Watch and pray!
4. Hear the victors who overcame;
   Still they mark each warrior’s way,
   All with one sweet voice exclaim,
   “Watch and pray!
5. Hear, above all, hear thy Lord,
   Him thou lovest to obey;
   Hide within thy heart His word,
   “Watch and pray!
6. Watch, as if on that alone
   Hung the issue of the day;
   Pray, that help may be sent down:
   “Watch and pray!”

Open Heaven for Teens 22 June 2021 Guide was written by Pastor E.A. Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, one of the largest evangelical church in the world and also the President of Christ the Redeemer’s Ministries