INTRODUCTION: What do you think of when you hear the word give? Money? Giving is a much larger topic. The Pharisees thought that they were giving to God—trying to earn His approval—by washing their hands. (pouring water so that their hands were rinsed at least to their wrists “to remove moral pollution allegedly acquired by contact with sinners,” SFLB)
What does God give? life, Jesus, salvation, Holy Spirit, promises, an eternal inheritance, family, acceptance, forgiveness, homes…
Matthew 5:48, CEV: But you must always act like your Father in heaven.