Give to everyone who asks

This sermon focuses on interpreting Jesus's command in Luke 6:30, "Give to everyone who asks of you," by exploring its spiritual and practical implications through a parental and ministerial lens. The speaker questions the simplistic interpretation of the verse by presenting hypotheticals, such as whether a parent should give money to an addicted son or approve a daughter's unwise marriage, highlighting that blindly giving what is asked could lead to harm. The core argument is that while one must give, the commandment does not necessitate giving the specific item requested, drawing parallels with how God answers prayers, often giving something different or even saying "no." Ultimately, the sermon concludes that the command to "give" must be understood and applied with a spirit of both love and wisdom, recognizing that rejection can sometimes be the "good gift" of a loving and wise Father.