Valuing God's Gifts

2 sermons

Valuing God's gifts is a fundamental aspect of the Christian faith, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and appreciating the blessings and provisions bestowed upon believers by a loving God. As expressed in Psalms 23:1, "The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing," this mindset acknowledges God's sovereignty and provision in all aspects of life. The Bible teaches that every good and perfect gift comes from above, as stated in James 1:17, and that all things work together for the good of those who love God, according to Romans 8:28. By valuing God's gifts, Christians demonstrate gratitude and trust in their heavenly Father, cultivating a deeper relationship with Him and a greater sense of contentment and joy in their lives.

Despise Not Your Gift

Erlo Stegen

Erlo Stegen emphasizes the importance of valuing the gifts God has entrusted to us, using the rebellion of Korah as a cautionary tale. Korah, despite being a Levite, was discontent with his role and sought to usurp the priesthood, leading to his destruction and the death of many others. The sermon w

The Pins of the Tabernacle.

Andrew Bonar

Andrew Bonar emphasizes the significance of seemingly insignificant tasks in God's work, using the example of the 'pins' of the tabernacle to illustrate that God notices and values even the smallest contributions. He highlights that those who carried the pins, the sons of Merari, received the same d

Jude 1:11

“Woe to them! They have traveled the path of Cain; they have rushed headlong into the error of Balaam; they have perished in Korah's rebellion.”

Deuteronomy 11:6

“and what He did in the midst of all the Israelites to Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab the Reubenite, when the earth opened its mouth and swallowed them, their households, their tents, and every living thing that belonged to them.”

Exodus 6:21

“The sons of Izhar were Korah, Nepheg, and Zichri.”

Numbers 27:3

“"Our father died in the wilderness, but he was not among the followers of Korah who gathered together against the LORD. Instead, he died because of his own sin, and he had no sons.”

Numbers 26:9

“and the sons of Eliab were Nemuel, Dathan, and Abiram. It was Dathan and Abiram, chosen by the congregation, who fought against Moses and Aaron with the followers of Korah who rebelled against the LORD. And the earth opened its mouth and swallowed them along with Korah, whose followers died when the fire consumed 250 men. They serve as a warning sign.”