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  OR MINISTRY, LET US WAIT ON OUR MINISTERING
  by A.B. Simpson
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Summary: A.B. Simpson emphasizes the importance of tangible gifts and
sacrifices in our ministry to Christ.

Topics: "Sacrifice", "Service"
Scripture References: Proverbs 3:9-10, Matthew 6:21, Matthew 25:40, Mark 12:30-31, Luke 21:1-4, Romans 12:1, 2 Corinthians 8:12, 2 Corinthians 9:7, Philippians 4:19, 1 Peter 4:10

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A.B. Simpson emphasizes the importance of actively ministering to Christ
through our actions, gifts, and sacrifices. He challenges believers to
reflect on what they are offering to Jesus, not just in words but in
tangible ways, highlighting that true devotion requires personal
investment. Simpson illustrates this with the example of Mary, who gave
her most precious gift to Jesus, urging listeners to consider what they
have done for the Master. He calls for a self-examination of our
contributions to God's work and encourages a spirit of sacrifice in our
service to Him. Ultimately, the sermon inspires believers to give
generously to the Savior who selflessly gave His life for us.

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Beloved, are you ministering to Christ? Arc you doing it with your
hands? Are you doing it with your substance and with your gifts? Is He
getting the best at your table? And when He does not come to fill the
chair, is it free to His representative, His poor and humble children?
Your words and wishes are cheap if they do not find expression in your
actual gifts. Even Mary did not put Him off with the incense of her
heart. Rather, she laid her costliest gift at His feet.

Busy person, you who work so hard to dress your children and furnish
your home and table, what have your hands earned for the Master?

What have you done or sacrificed for Jesus? "Can you afford it?" was the
question asked of an earnest woman as she promised a costly offering for
the Master's work. "No," was her noble reply, "but I can sacrifice it."
Let us today look around us and see what we are presently doing. Then
let us give more to the loving Savior, who gave up His whole life for
us.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/ab-simpson/or-ministry-let-us-wait-on-our-ministering/
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