“And I have been a constant example of how you can help those in need by working hard. You should remember the words of the Lord Jesus: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ” (Acts 20:35 NLT). Why do you think the act of giving leads to happiness? Why did Jesus say it is more blessed to give than receive (Acts 20:35)? I’d like to suggest 6 reasons. 1. Giving actually reduces anxiety and stress and makes us feel happy. When we serve others we have less self-doub

Prof. Mervyn T. Judge continues: “This fulfilled the word of the Lord through the prophet Isaiah, who said, “He took our sicknesses and removed our diseases” (Matt. 8:17 NLT). The prophecy of Isaiah says that Jesus took our sicknesses and removed our diseases. If Jesus took away our sicknesses when He took away our sins, then it is our duty to “claim” this “gift” from God, provided we have the necessary faith. Faith is, therefore, the motivating force and NOT our own works or