v. 4-8 Giving to the Church and giving to the poor is not an either/or issue; it’s a both/and issue.

v. 24 We must “die” to our own desires and seek to conform our desires and our prayer life to God’s will , to “bear fruit“ for the Kingdom.

v.42-43  The Christian walk can be tough socially!  To follow Christ, we must expect social consequences, but the glory of God must take precedence.