Apr 20, 2007 - Giving Life

Apr 20, 2007

Luke 6:37-38 (The Message)

37-38"Don't pick on people, jump on their failures, criticize their faults— unless, of course, you want the same treatment. Don't condemn those who are down; that hardness can boomerang. Be easy on people; you'll find life a lot easier. Give away your life; you'll find life given back, but not merely given back—given back with bonus and blessing. Giving, not getting, is the way. Generosity begets generosity."

So often we look at Luke 6:38 and take it out of context. While it is a spiritual law that giving of finances will gt you a harvest, it can be found many other places in the Bible, this verse does not amplify finances. The focus on this verse deals with forgiveness. Plain and simple, if you want forgiveness you will have to give it to others.

Watch two young children at play. If one will share a toy with another, both get enjoyment out of it. If one takes a toy and keeps it for himself, while he will get some enjoyment out of it, it will not be as much fun as if it was shared.

Our grown up lives are like that also. If you cannot forgive someone, then you have cut them off. Remember that the word says that if a man walks alone he will stumble, but two can help each other. Forgiveness means giving your life away. Only then can some one come along side of you and help you. The power comes from giving up your self. Only then can you get back from the other and the two combined can make things It makes no sense to make yourself weaker so that you can make your self stronger. Try it today.