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From a realised perspective, we note that the depth of your love for God is directly reflected in your actions and service towards Him.
What an individual contributes to the house of the Lord serves as a primary measure of their devotion to the Father.
Love for the Lord should transcend the value of any earthly possessions or worldly wealth and that True devotion is demonstrated when believers do not allow material riches to limit their offerings.
The biblical account of King Solomon’s preparation towards the dedication of the temple as reflected in 1 Kings 8:5[5]King Solomon and all the congregation of Israel who had assembled before him were with him before the ark, sacrificing sheep and oxen, so many that they could not be reported or counted serves as the ultimate example of sacrificial giving.
Solomon and the congregation of Israel demonstrated their love by offering sacrifices that were too numerous to be counted.The scale of the offerings—including sheep and oxen—was so vast that they could not be officially reported and so The abundance of the gifts offered during the dedication exceeded all standard measures of necessity and as to thus, we are reminded to ensure that our love for God should not be restricted by what we own.
Reflective questions about the teaching
a) According to purpose of due to note, what did Solomon and the Israelites do when they were preparing for the dedication of the temple that Solomon had built for the Lord
b) Should our love for God be restricted by what we own?
c) What would be your perceptions in view as realised upon to context?
d) What is the relatability of this teaching as compared to our day to day life ?
e) Give an understanding of due as demostrated upon in perspective
Confession prayer
Dear Lord Jesus, am grateful for this glorious insight in view that I will love you with all of my heart and that I will be more than committed to whatever relates to your house in Jesus name Amen