Blessings ...

[hknowles]

I have had financial trouble for a while now, and honestly I can say tat as I ave moved closer to God I understand that he has blessed me, and alleviated this burden. God's glory has already shined light into my life, and he had brought me an offer for a new job. It was to be mine whenever I needed but God ad provided enough for me and I felt a need to pas s on the blessing.
Now I had chosen to hielp a friend who is having trouble in his life by letting him live wit us until he found work and a place to live. My friend is not christian , and he has anger towards the church. I also have family who need work, and they have asked me to help them find work.
Tonight I gave my friend the work contact, knowing that if it was him I would not have been helped as much. My fiance has shown her disapproval of my decision, and I do agree with her that my family would ave profited more if I gave them the contact, and that my friend would not be as generous as I given similar circumstances.
My question is have I done as the servant in Matthew 25:14-30 who buried his masters money, have I hidden away Gods blessing instead of using it to further His work, have I done as God wants?

 

[Emp]

The Answer is Yes.

 

[hknowles]

yes, i've hidden away what was given , or yes i have done as he wants?

 

[Hakan101]

I have had financial trouble for a while now, and honestly I can say tat as I ave moved closer to God I understand that he has blessed me, and alleviated this burden. God's glory has already shined light into my life, and he had brought me an offer for a new job. It was to be mine whenever I needed but God ad provided enough for me and I felt a need to pas s on the blessing.
Now I had chosen to hielp a friend who is having trouble in his life by letting him live wit us until he found work and a place to live. My friend is not christian , and he has anger towards the church. I also have family who need work, and they have asked me to help them find work.
Tonight I gave my friend the work contact, knowing that if it was him I would not have been helped as much. My fiance has shown her disapproval of my decision, and I do agree with her that my family would ave profited more if I gave them the contact, and that my friend would not be as generous as I given similar circumstances.
My question is have I done as the servant in Matthew 25:14-30 who buried his masters money, have I hidden away Gods blessing instead of using it to further His work, have I done as God wants?

You said God had already lifted your burden, and now in turn you have lifted the burden of your friend. I think you made a good choice. It's true, you may have benefited from it, but God may also have better things in store for you. I think what matters is you have showed your friend the kindness of the Lord. Many people would not help that friend, because he would not do the same. But God calls us to love our neighbors, and surely you did just that. God bless you.