Today's Verses: Luke 6:38 (NIV) - Jesus said, 38 "Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” The context of this verse is judging. The Pulpit Commentary suggests that the overriding characteristics of those who follow Christ should be kindness and generosity to all, without judgment.

Today's Comments: This is a big one for the prosperity gospelers. Ken Copeland, for example, would cite this passage as a recommendation to give to his cause. On the other hand, Jesus was speaking here in term of not only monetary goods. He was also speaking of time, talent, and especially love. Rather than judge your neighbor, be generous and help him. He is talking about a giving attitude. In my opinion, one can give a lot of money to a lot of causes, but that doesn't mean that he has a giving attitude, if he turns around and hates his brother or slanders his neighbors. It is giving in love that we must learn, and then we will be rewarded in love.