First fruits

[Child of JC]

"Honor the Lord with your first fruits, then your barn will be over flowing", proverbs.

What besides tithing, can be given to the Lord as "first fruits"? Can you tell me about your over flowing barn?....if it's not private.

 

[CFoster]

The best example of first fruits was given by Lambslove. Her definition of first fruits is always offering up to the Lord your best. If it is money to the Church, give your best. If it is your time to the Church, or any charitable organization, give it your all. It is doing everything to the best of your ability to honor and glorify Him. In the Old Testament times they only sacrificed spotless, unblemished animals. Just like the story of Cain and Abel, both made sacrifices to the Lord, but only one of their offerings were counted as being faithful. Abel's offering was pleasing to God because he offered him the best he had to offer, with love in his heart. Giving your best with a sincere heart is giving unto the Lord with your first fruits.

 

[CFoster]

By the way, very good question.