 | 1865 - 452 páginas
...giving, the Apostle affirms that there should be " first, a willing mind," and then it is accepted " according to what a man hath, and not according to what he hath not." The amount given by each is therefore to be in some proportion to the amount relatively possessed by... | |
 | Rev. John Clark, Walter Dendy, James Mursell Phillippo - 1865 - 424 páginas
...abound even out of the depth of thy poverty, and be welcomed and greatly blessed by Him who accepts according to what a man hath, and not according to what he hath not. Say not what you can give is too trifling to be of service. The widow of Zarephath and the widow of... | |
 | REV. CHARLES BULLOCK - 1866 - 724 páginas
...example to her family and domestics of serving God, which none of them had the grace to follow. " God accepteth according to what a man hath, and not according to what he hath not." But how few give, whether to God or man, "of such things as THEY HAVE." The widow of " the two mites... | |
 | Hosea Ballou - 1866 - 422 páginas
...have, their imperfect offerings will not be despised in heaven, where the eternal rule is, to require according to what a man hath, and not according to what he hath not. There is, however, another point here that ought to be distinctly marked. We must be careful to observe... | |
 | Thomas Harrison Walker - 1866 - 158 páginas
...the good of others ? Perhaps you may not be able to do much, but do what you can. " It is accepted according to what a man hath, and not according to what he hath not." In trying to do good to others, it will not only divert your mind from your own sorrows, but it will... | |
 | 1866 - 316 páginas
...There was certainly, however, a willing mind ; and I am thankful I hat you have accepted the service according to what a man hath, and not according to what he has not. I am much obliged to you for passing this Resolution. The PRESIDENT of the CONFERENCE then... | |
 | 1867 - 484 páginas
...to be regulated by the " ability which God giveth." In this, as in other matters, it is accepted " according to what a man hath, and not according to what he hath not." But as regards this duty, Christians are not left to do as they please. They are apt to think that,... | |
 | William Howard Van Doren - 1867 - 658 páginas
...shares," a common custom still in the east. More advantageous to cultivators, than to proprietors. " According to what a man hath, and not according to what he hath not." 2 Cor. viii. 12. A summons to account for advantages, especially in official stations. The fruit for... | |
 | John Wesley - 1868 - 416 páginas
...willing mind, pressing toward the mark of the prize of our high calling, it is accepted (for the present) according to what a man hath, and not according to what he hath not. 9. Neither therefore dare we affirm (as some have done) that this full salvation is at once given to... | |
 | N. W. - 1868 - 542 páginas
...to render our services acceptable to God; "for where there is first a willing mind, it is accepted according to what a man hath, and not according to what he hath not." This will be found to be the case especially at the day of judgment. Love to God has fruits, and by... | |
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Heb. xi. 17, according to that in 2 Cor. viii. 12. Where there is a willing mind, it is accepted according to what a man hath, and not according to what he hath not : which is true of this church-duty, as well as of that of alms. 
