Monday
2 Corinthians 5:14
Whatever I do, it is because Your love, Jesus, controls me. Since I believe that You, Jesus, died for everyone, I also believe that I have died to the old life I used to live.
Tuesday
2 Corinthians 5:15
You died for all of us so that we who receive Your new life will no longer live to please ourselves. Instead, we will live to please You, Jesus, Who died and were raised for us.
Wednesday
2 Corinthians 5:11
It is because I know this solemn fear of You, Lord, that I work so hard to persuade others. You, God, know I am sincere.
Thursday
2 Corinthians 5:12
Am I trying to pat myself on the back again? No, I am giving You a reason to be proud of me, so I can answer those who brag about having a spectacular ministry rather than having a sincere heart before You, God.
Friday
2 Corinthians 5:13
If it seems that I am crazy, it is to bring glory to You, God. And if I am in my right mind, it is for the benefit of others.
Zingers from Croft M. Pentz, Tyndale House Publishers
3596. If you set the pattern for giving--would your church receive a token or a tithe?
3597. Some people don’t think they are having a good time unless they are doing what they cannot afford.
3598. What we give determines our wealth, not what we get.
3599. Beware of the Christian with the open mouth and closed pocketbook.
3600. When a man becomes rich, either God gains a partner or the man loses a soul.
