Take ye from among you an offering unto the LORD: whosoever is of a willing heart, let him bring it, an offering of the LORD, And they came, every one whose heart stirred him up, and every one whom his spirit made willing, and they brought the LORD's offering to the work of the tabernacle
To fear the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, to love and worship Christ Jesus is beautiful and right. Yet, to worship, love or fear anyone or anything more than God is the sin of idolatry, which make us slaves to inferior gods. Christ Jesus wants you free from erroneous concepts within you and the trapping systems around you; which in both our governments and religion manipulate and control through fear. Your heart should be free from the awe and fear of man, that you would not idolize corruptible flesh. Prov 29:25 “The fear of man brings a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD shall be safe.” Our Lord desires that we rely wholly upon His Word and Spirit within us and not be dependent on man. Knowing that Jesus has set us free for freedom's sake and that God desires a free will offering, we can understand then, that the Lord wants the sum of all parts to function independently, yet as one. That every member of the body would grow up to the full measure of Christ and contribute voluntarily because of love and not for fear be systemically exploited by the ego of man. No member of the body should feel obligated to serve or be coerced to participate, but all must become equipped and empowered to fulfill their ministry as a free will offering. Even the slightest amount of coercion taints the offering, for it is no longer offered freely from love. God does not accept gifts wrapped in fear, for faith works by love and without faith it is impossible to please God. Seeing that fear is the antithesis of love, it will always corrupt your faith and taint your offerings.
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