Thematic Bible: According to ability
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Then he is to offer one of the turtledoves orthe young pigeons, whichever he can afford.
But if he is too poor to be valuated, then cause him to stand before the priest and let the priest set a value on him according to the ability of the one making the vow.
but each one must appear with his own gift, proportional to the blessing that the LORD your God has given you."
They contributed to the treasury for this work in accordance with their ability: 61,000 golden drachma, 5,000 units of silver, and 100 priestly robes.
I accused them, "To the best of our ability, we've been buying back our fellow Jews who had been sold to foreigners. Even now you're selling your fellow countrymen, only for them to be sold back to us!" They kept quiet and never spoke a word.
So all of the disciples decided they would send a contribution to the brothers living in Judea, as they were able,
For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what you have, not according to what you do not have.
Liberality » Should be exercised » According to ability
but each one must appear with his own gift, proportional to the blessing that the LORD your God has given you."
After the Sabbath ends, each of you should set aside and save something from your surplus in proportion to what you have, so that no collections will have to be made when I arrive.
Then observe the Festival of Weeks in the presence of the LORD your God by giving your tribute and the freewill offering of your hands in proportion to the manner in which the LORD your God blessed you.
Related Topics
- Ability, To Give
- Acceptance
- According To Things
- Animal Sacrifice, Free Will Offering
- Being In Debt
- Benevolence
- Blessing Others
- Coinage
- Coins
- Collections
- Feast Of Weeks
- Feast Of Weeks [Pentecost]
- Finances
- Free Will
- Generosity, Used Towards