Buy one, get one free…
Buy this super fantastic thing-a-ma-jigger and we’ll throw in a what-cha-ma-call-it absolutely free…
In the world of shopping, there is nothing like a “bonus” to provide incentive to purchase something. Some employees get bonuses at certain times of the year. They may be based on performance or simply because the employer is feeling generous. Everybody loves a bonus!
Paul tells us that when we give to ministries (the Lord’s work) there is a special bonus…
For the ministry of this service is not only fully supplying the needs of the saints, but is also overflowing through many thanksgivings to God. 2 Corinthians 9:12 (NASB)
Not only does our gift help people in various areas of need, it causes all of them to give thanks to God. We are actually giving a “bonus” of thanksgiving to God. How cool is that!!
So remember next time you give to a God-based charity, there is a bonus that doesn’t benefit you when you fill out your taxes, but it sends up showers of praise to your heavenly Father.
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