Topic 8 C) Improper Motive
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What did David emphasize when offering burnt offerings to the Lord?

  • The cost of the offerings (correct)
  • The location of the offerings
  • The quantity of the offerings
  • The time of the offerings

When people give just to pacify their conscience, what motive are they operating under?

  • Selfish (correct)
  • Sacrificial
  • Religious
  • Joyful

What did David mean by saying he would not offer burnt offerings to the Lord with that which cost him nothing?

  • He wanted to impress people with his offerings
  • He wanted his offerings to be a true sacrifice (correct)
  • He wanted to offer expensive offerings
  • He wanted to save money on offerings

What lesson can be learned from David's approach to giving offerings?

<p>Offerings should come from a heart of sacrifice (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest is the wrong motive for giving offerings?

<p>To pacify one's conscience without true sacrifice (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does David's act of buying the threshing floor for a price demonstrate?

<p>A heart set on making true sacrifices for God (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Bible say about giving grudgingly or of necessity?

<p>It should be avoided as God loves a cheerful giver (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to give 'grudgingly'?

<p>Feeling pressured by societal expectations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does the text suggest not giving 'of necessity'?

<p>To avoid giving under external pressure (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of giving as a 'cheerful giver' according to the text?

<p>To demonstrate a generous spirit (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'cheerful' imply in the context of giving?

<p>Giving with joy and delight (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the concept of 'hilarious giving' described in the text?

<p>Giving with overwhelming joy and laughter (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Hilarious giving' in the text is associated with which Greek word?

<p>'Averting calamity' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of pressure does 'grudgingly or of necessity' giving refer to in the text?

<p>External pressure from others (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main issue highlighted in the text regarding giving money?

<p>Expecting God to be manipulated through offerings (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's response when people try to buy benefits with money?

<p>Asserting 'I'm not for sale' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on the text, what is emphasized as the key factor that moves God?

<p>Faith and sincerity of the giver (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the author imply about offering money to God when trying to manipulate Him?

<p>It reflects a misconception that God can be bought (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what kind of offering is considered powerful in the courts of heaven?

<p>Offerings given out of pure love for God (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What motivates people to give offerings, according to the text?

<p>Sincere faith and obedience to God (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does the author emphasize that they are not for sale?

<p>To affirm their integrity and genuine motives (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about using money to manipulate God's actions?

<p>'Buying' desired outcomes reflects a misunderstanding of God's nature (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Jesus emphasize regarding bringing offerings to the altar?

<p>The need to reconcile with others before bringing the offering (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What warning does Jesus give if someone brings an offering while having unresolved issues with another person?

<p>Their offering will be used as evidence against them (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence, as mentioned in the text, of not reconciling with someone before bringing an offering?

<p>Being thrown into spiritual prison (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In 2 Corinthians 9, what principle does Paul highlight regarding giving offerings?

<p>Giving generously results in bountiful rewards (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What analogy is used in the text to explain the importance of purposeful giving?

<p>A farmer planting seeds for a harvest (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What lesson does the text convey about offering time?

<p>'Offering time' emphasizes the need to bring gifts to God while addressing relational issues (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What implication does Jesus mention if someone's offering speaks against them?

<p>'Adversaries' will use the offering against them in a legal context (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on the text, what does sowing bountifully in offerings lead to?

<p>'Reaping bountifully' with God's favor and blessings (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Let each one give as he purposes in his heart' implies what about giving offerings?

<p>'Purposeful giving' requires strategic planning and intentionality (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Agree with your adversary quickly' in the text primarily refers to what action?

<p>'Resolving conflicts promptly to prevent legal actions' (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is mentioned as a key aspect for offerings according to Paul in 2 Corinthians 9?

<p>Giving willingly and as one purposefully decides in their heart (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the text emphasize about bringing offerings to God?

<p>Ensuring they are speaking the right things in the spirit world (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What analogy is used to explain how sowing bountifully in offerings leads to reaping bountiful rewards?

<p>A gardener watering plants in a garden (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can happen if offerings are brought with wrong motives?

<p>They may be rejected by God (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Jesus warn against regarding charitable deeds in Matthew 6?

<p>Doing them only to receive praise from others (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Acts 8, what did Simon try to do when he saw the power of the Holy Spirit at work?

<p>He offered money to buy the power of the Holy Spirit (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What reward is emphasized as the true intention for giving in Matthew 6?

<p>God's approval and blessings in secret (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on the text, what is crucial when bringing offerings to God?

<p>Ensuring they are done with positive nudging from the spirit (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the text caution against regarding offerings made before men?

<p>Seeking glory and praise from others (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Matthew 6 advise one to approach charitable deeds?

<p>Silently without letting anyone know (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'To buy from men' mentioned in the text refers to:

<p>'Buying' power or spiritual gifts for personal gain (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Offerings of righteousness' mentioned in the text imply:

<p>'Righteous' offerings given with pure intentions before God (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'The applause of men' in Matthew 6 refers to seeking:

<p>'Applause' through public recognition and praise (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Purity according to Malachi 3' as mentioned in the text refers to:

<p>'Purity' leading to moral uprightness and sincerity in giving offerings (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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