A true sacrifice in giving to charity is giving something of value to yourself. I’m ashamed to admit I don’t always give intentionally sacrificially. Many times I have set aside clothes or household goods for charity that I no longer need, are tired of, or have become a little worn, but look almost new. Or, my tithe is given after my bills are paid, rather than giving my tithe first. When I give food, it’s not my favorite canned vegetables, but the ones that continue to be in the back of my pantry. Or I give goods that are duplicates. I don’t think I’m alone in confessing this. Do you see yourself doing this? Is this truly a sacrifice? In Biblical times, the standard was to give the best of the first harvest as a sacrifice to bring to the temple of the Lord. We are doing this when […] barbaraziogasgmailcom 6 hours ago Leave a Comment