Monday, fourth week of Lent
"Could you pay that from your account?" I literally forgot I had my own money. What if my inheritance was God's and I used it for what He wanted- giving freely to relieve the distress of the poor?
What if I gave this checkbook to God, deposited or withdrew at His request? Would that make a difference in what I did? Are you aware of what you have been given and what He is calling you to give?
"What? Was it I who said to thee? Give? Was it from me that you did hear this? He Himself has said, 'He that has pity upon the poor lends to God.' (Proverbs 19:17) You have lent to God, put it to His account." St. Chrysostom Gospel of Matthew Homily XV.13 NPNF1; 10.100
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