It tests our values, what we treasure most, and where our hearts really are. Fortunately, God has given most of you that kind of faith, and I thank the Lord for your support. I believe that when we truly understand how much has been given to us, we will respond with greater generosity to support the church in its collective work of preaching the gospel and providing for the congregations and pastors. I do not want to belabor the point, but I want to make it clear. The church does have financial needs.
Members do have financial responsibilities toward the church.
And God does bless the cheerful giver. Thank you, my friends and family, for your support in these stressful times. I love you all and pray for you regularly. Dear brothers and sisters, when we committed our lives to following Jesus Christ, we were warned that it would not be easy. Our Lord has revealed to us things we didn't necessarily want to know, but we have followed him anyway.