Psalm 112:9, 10
He that scattered abroad his gifts to the poor, his righteousness endures forever; his horn will be lifted high in honor. The wicked man will see and be vexed, he will gnash his teeth and waste away; the longings of the wicked will come to nothing.
The true, born-again believer has the nature of JESUS. That nature is kindness, gentleness, meekness, long-suffering, goodness, peace, patience, faith, joy and, above all, LOVE. This nature is one of giving to others, not getting for self. The mark of a true believer in JESUS is this GIVING NATURE, not for what they will receive, but for the good of the poor.
The nature of JESUS within a born-again believer, PLEASES GOD. He smiles with a joy, unspeakable, when He sees His children giving to others and not hoarding for themselves. The fleshly person says, "I must keep what I have, in case I need it." The true believer says, "I have two coats, I will give one to the poor; I have food in my pantry, I will share with the hungry; I have time given to me, I will call a friend who is lonely." The thoughts of a righteous man are about others needs, not their own. This pleases GOD.
As I look around, I see another fact that might not be considered, the poor in ones own home. We can get so caught up in doing good to others, that we neglect our own family. There are many people who are poor right under our own roof. The true believer is alert to the needs of the poor in their own home. Does your child need for you to take time to listen to them? Does your husband/wife need for you to stay home with him/her and just sit with him/her? Does your family yearn for a home cooked meal, rather than "take-out"? Mercy and giving must include those of your own family, for they are a gift from GOD to you.
Strength and honor are given by GOD to those who consider the poor and care for them. "Horn" that is lifted up is a symbol of the dignity of GOD and His strength being lifted up high. When His strength and dignity are lifted high, then all His people are lifted with Him. He gives and we are the recipients, in order to give to others. TO GOD BE THE GLORY.
The wicked see the prosperity of the righteous and are made jealous, his longings will come to nothing. Jealousy is the response of the wicked to the success of the righteous; BUT, when they are noticing the success of the righteous and are caught in the vice of jealousy, they are given a choice, believe on the LORD JESUS Christ and be saved and transformed or reject Him. The prosperity of the righteous is GOD'S life-line to the wicked. THINK ABOUT IT; YOU ARE A LIFE-LINE IF YOU GIVE TO THE POOR.
He that scattered abroad his gifts to the poor, his righteousness endures forever; his horn will be lifted high in honor. The wicked man will see and be vexed, he will gnash his teeth and waste away; the longings of the wicked will come to nothing.
The true, born-again believer has the nature of JESUS. That nature is kindness, gentleness, meekness, long-suffering, goodness, peace, patience, faith, joy and, above all, LOVE. This nature is one of giving to others, not getting for self. The mark of a true believer in JESUS is this GIVING NATURE, not for what they will receive, but for the good of the poor.
The nature of JESUS within a born-again believer, PLEASES GOD. He smiles with a joy, unspeakable, when He sees His children giving to others and not hoarding for themselves. The fleshly person says, "I must keep what I have, in case I need it." The true believer says, "I have two coats, I will give one to the poor; I have food in my pantry, I will share with the hungry; I have time given to me, I will call a friend who is lonely." The thoughts of a righteous man are about others needs, not their own. This pleases GOD.
As I look around, I see another fact that might not be considered, the poor in ones own home. We can get so caught up in doing good to others, that we neglect our own family. There are many people who are poor right under our own roof. The true believer is alert to the needs of the poor in their own home. Does your child need for you to take time to listen to them? Does your husband/wife need for you to stay home with him/her and just sit with him/her? Does your family yearn for a home cooked meal, rather than "take-out"? Mercy and giving must include those of your own family, for they are a gift from GOD to you.
Strength and honor are given by GOD to those who consider the poor and care for them. "Horn" that is lifted up is a symbol of the dignity of GOD and His strength being lifted up high. When His strength and dignity are lifted high, then all His people are lifted with Him. He gives and we are the recipients, in order to give to others. TO GOD BE THE GLORY.
The wicked see the prosperity of the righteous and are made jealous, his longings will come to nothing. Jealousy is the response of the wicked to the success of the righteous; BUT, when they are noticing the success of the righteous and are caught in the vice of jealousy, they are given a choice, believe on the LORD JESUS Christ and be saved and transformed or reject Him. The prosperity of the righteous is GOD'S life-line to the wicked. THINK ABOUT IT; YOU ARE A LIFE-LINE IF YOU GIVE TO THE POOR.
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