Non-churchgoer s tend to see Christians as takers rather than givers. When Christians sacrifice and give wildly to the poor, that is truly a light that glimmers. The Bible teaches that the church is to be that light, that sign of hope, in an increasingly dark and hopeless world.

But hey, if that’s too much to ask, tell them to just become Christians—you know, the people who get to go to heaven without having to commit to anything

Your problems are not just your problems. Ultimately, they belong to the church body that God has placed you in.

Which is more messed up- that we have so much compared to everyone else, or that we don't think we're rich? That on any given day, we might flippantly call ourselves 'broke' or 'poor?' We are neither of those things. We are rich. Filthy rich.

You and I are not allowed to tell Him how much He can hate it (sin).

Lukewarm living and claiming Christ's name simultaneously is utterly disgusting to God.

God didn’t just give a little for us; He gave His best. He gave Himself.