“Alms” in the Kingdom

In addition to offerings, there are what the Bible calls “Alms”, or what is known today as charity. This is not what we give to God, but what we give to the needy, the poor and the afflicted. The Bible has a lot to say about giving to the poor. *“Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth. For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” Luke 12:32-34.*

Where you put your money is where your heart is. You cannot have your money in one place and your heart in another. Your Father has given you the Kingdom, so that you can afford to be generous. Give to the poor and lay up treasures for yourself in Heaven. *“Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days. Give a portion to seven, and also to eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth.” Ecclesiastes 11:1-2. Giving is an insurance against bad times. When you give to God, He gives you back in abundance and overflow