2 Kings, 12
4. The high places, however, were not abolished, and the people still offered sacrifices and incense on the high places.
4. The high places, however, were not abolished, and the people still offered sacrifices and incense on the high places.
We discovered in 2 kings 12 that the High Priest Joiada summoned the priests to raise money from the people and fix the temple of the Lord, which was in a state of deterioration. Below are five biblical verses related to the topics addressed in this chapter:
Deuteronomy 15:10: "You will surely give you, and will not be evil in your heart when you give Him; This verse highlights the importance of being generous and helping others without reluctance, which relates to the spirit of contribution to the temple reform that is presented in 2 Kings 12.
Proverbs 3:9-10: "Honor to the Lord with your goods and the firstfruits of all your income; and your barns will be filled abundantly, and they shall overflow with wine." This verse highlights the importance of honoring the Lord with our riches and offerings. This attitude is illustrated in 2 Kings 12, where the money raised is used to repair the temple.
1 Corinthians 16:2: "On the first day of the week, each of you put aside what you can gather, according to your prosperity, so that you do not collect when I arrive." This verse highlights the importance of planning our offerings and contributions in advance. In 2 Kings 12, we see an example of this practice when the high priest calls the priests to raise money for the temple.
Malachi 3:10: "Bring all tithes to the treasure house, that there may be maintenance in my house; and prove to me, says the Lord of hosts, if I do not open the windows of heaven and do not spill over you blessing unattended. " This verse highlights the importance of bringing our tithes and offerings to the house of the Lord. This relates to the jewelry effort to raise money and fix the temple in 2 Kings 12.
2 Corinthians 9:7: "Each one contributes according to his heart, not with sadness or necessity; for God loves what he gives with joy." This verse highlights the importance of giving with joy and gratitude. This relates to the spirit of generosity and gratitude that is presented in 2 Kings 12, when the people contribute to the repair of the temple.
“É necessário manter o coração aberto para o Céu e aguardar, de lá, o celeste orvalho.” São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina