Give to Him that Asketh

Mat. 5:42 Sermon on the Mount

Pastor Martin concludes his exposition of Matthew 5:38-42, focusing on the command to 'Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee, turn not thou away.' He contrasts this selfless giving with the natural human tendency towards indifference and self-preservation, emphasizing that true Christian giving flows from a heart transformed by Christ and willing to risk abuse for the sake of demonstrating God's love. Martin applies this principle to financial stewardship, the investment of time and interest in others (especially children), and the necessity of dying to self to live out Christ's nature.

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Illustrations of Giving and God's Provision

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Billy Bray and the Sick Daughter

In this part of the sermon: He shares two stories from the life of Billy Bray, illustrating how selfless giving in the face of legitimate need led to God's miraculous provision. Martin challenges listeners…

Billy Bray, a converted pugilist, gave his last 36 cents, intended for his sick daughter's medicine, to a man who had lost his only cow, believing the man's need was greater. God then miraculously healed his daughter, illustrating God's abundant provision in response to selfless giving.

May I tell you an illustration from the life of Billy Bray. You remember a few weeks ago I told about Billy. He was the pugilist who was converted. He was a Cornish miner.

27:54 - 28:02 Read in full sermon

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Billy Bray and the Borrowed Money

Billy Bray borrowed $2.50 for food but gave it all to two families in worse straits than his own. Shortly after, a woman brought him $5, demonstrating God's generous return on his selfless act of charity.

And now Paul says God will never be better in seeing to it that your needs are met. Another instance from the life of Paul. Another instance from the life of Billy Bray. One time he was low on food and they had a little bit of bacon.

29:37 - 29:50 Read in full sermon

Application to Time and Interest: The Cry of Children

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Sociological Study on Delinquency

The point: Fathers, begin to hear the cry of your children for your presence and spiritual guidance, or you will reap the fruits of neglect.

A sociological study in New York City accurately predicted delinquency in boys based on home environment, particularly family cohesiveness and the active presence of an interested father. This illustrates the profound impact of parental time and interest on a child's development and future behavior.

They're crying to us constantly. The longer I live as a pastor and deal with adult men and women and fellows and girls, the more I'm convinced that almost all the basic problems we face in adulthood have their roots in those first five years of our lives. May I read an article that someone gave to us? Very brief.

36:29 - 36:55 Read in full sermon

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