Earlier this year our daughter, Amanda Fisher, told me that she and Brandon were going to start giving Colson, age 8, a consistent allowance. He had to accomplish some chores to receive the five dollars. The parents told Colson that one dollar would go in the tithe envelope for God, two he could spend, and two he would put in savings. Amanda said she figured he would be disappointed that only two dollars were allowed for spending money. Instead, he said, "I would rather put two in the tithe and three in the savings." Amanda teased, "Where did he get his big heart? Certainly it can't be from Brandon!?" Of course the point is that we all inherit some selfish genes. A big heart comes from God. No wonder Jesus said that a little child shall lead them. Giving is seldom a pocket book matter. It is more often a heart matter.
Pastor Cox
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