The Gift of Giving
November 3, 2024
Philippians 4:15-23
Not that I seek the gift,
but I seek the profit that accumulates
to your account.
from Philippians 4:17
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Sometimes, two things can be true at the same time. In quantum mechanics, particles can exist in two different locations simultaneously, a phenomenon that unsettled even Einstein.
Jesus’ teachings can feel like that, too. We are called to love our enemies, pray for those who persecute us, and seek humility over power. Jesus reveals the kingdom of God as a reality where giving is gain, challenging the idea that we lose something by helping others.
By living with self-giving love, we help others and find true life and purpose ourselves.
