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How do we repent? In what way do we demonstrate our contrition? In mourning we weep, and some of us wear black, or cover ourselves in ashes. In great emotion over matters of faith some of us tear our clothing and wail publicly, but how should we show our true penitence so that it is not seen as hypocritical, but as heartfelt?
We are not ordered by God to give this, or that, for His causes, but asked to give only what we feel in our heart. For some this might be an everyday offering of oil to keep the lamps in the Church lit at night, while for others it could be a more costly gift such as gold, or onyx stones for the breastplate of the priest. God has a plan, and He speaks to our individual hearts concerning our part in it.
Are you wealthy? Maybe you are rich in earthly land, goods, and gold, but then again maybe you have been given much spiritually and your treasure is being amassed in heaven. Whichever our fortune is, we should always remember that all we have comes from God, and that His intention is not for us to horde His gifts but to share them. We are not the owners, but just the managers, or stewards of God’s provision.