EQUAL SHARE!

1 Samuel 30:21-25 NASB

When David came to the two hundred men who were too exhausted to follow David and had been left behind at the brook Besor, and they went out to meet David and to meet the people who were with him, then David approached the people and greeted them. [22] Then all the wicked and worthless men among those who went with David said, “Since they did not go with us, we will not give them any of the spoils that we have recovered, except to every man his wife and his children, so that they may lead them away and leave.” [23] But David said, “You must not do so, my brothers, with what the Lord has given us, for He has protected us and handed over to us the band of raiders that came against us. [24] And who will listen to you in this matter? For as is the share of the one who goes down into the battle, so shall be the share of the one who stays by the baggage; they shall share alike.” [25] So it has been from that day forward, that he made it a statute and an ordinance for Israel to this day.

 

We’ve all heard or used the phrase “sharing is caring,” but do we honestly practice it? For those who do, not many people do so equally. Let’s be honest—why should I share something equally with someone who didn’t help me get whatever it is I’m supposed to share? Sadly, this is the mindset of many people. Yet, this is exactly the point of the gospel. The Bible strongly supports the principle of sharing, especially equal sharing. If we cannot share physical, material, and natural things with others—and do so equally—how will we ever share Christ with them? We don’t! This is the state of the church and the body of Christ today.

Yet, sharing is God’s heartbeat. Starting from the Old Testament, God teaches us to always consider others in all we do. As stated in Leviticus 19:9–10, 

“When you harvest your crops, don’t reap the corners of your fields, and don’t pick up stray grains of wheat from the ground.  It’s the same with your grape crop—don’t strip every last piece of fruit from the vines, and don’t pick up the grapes that fall to the ground. Leave them for the poor and for those traveling through, for I am Jehovah your God.”[11]

David insisted that those who stayed behind with the supplies should receive the same share as those who went into battle, establishing a law of fairness for his people. No one’s responsibility, job, assignment, calling, or grace is more important than another’s. Every person’s contribution is valuable, and all should benefit equally—whether they were on the front lines or supported in other ways. David said, “The share of the man who stayed with the supplies is to be the same as that of him who went down to the battle. All will share alike.” This principle became a lasting statute for Israel.

Unfortunately, many believers have either not read this in their Bible, ignored it, or just plain disobeyed it—if what’s practiced in churches and ministries worldwide is anything to go by. Often, only the frontliners benefit from the church or ministry, while those doing behind-the-scenes work, manual labour, or support roles are simply told, “Thank you, God bless you, your reward is in heaven.” Sad but true!

The God of heaven and earth showed His love toward us by allowing His beloved Son to die in our place says 2 Corinthians 5:21.

Other passages echo this message of generous distribution and equal share, such as Acts 4:32–35, where the believers shared everything, so no one lacked. Today, if someone is in need, the church expects them to first “embarrassingly” come forward, tell their story, and then ask for help. The help is then rationed by judgment or preference. Many believers approach others for help and are turned away, told to come another day, or simply ignored. Where is the agape love of God? Where is the compassion? Where is our obedience to scriptures like Matthew 5:24, James 2:15–16, Hebrews 13:16, and 1 Timothy 6:18?

2 Corinthians 8:14–15 speaks of meeting one another’s needs for true equality: “For it is not intended that others be eased and you be burdened unfairly, but that there may be equality—your surplus at the present time can meet their need and, in turn, their surplus can meet yours. Thus there may be equality, as it is written, ‘He who gathered much had nothing left, and he who gathered little did not lack.’”

Until we practice this, our walk of faith remains faulty—as Isaiah 58:6–7 makes clear. True worship includes sharing bread with the hungry and bringing the homeless into one’s home as acts of justice and fairness.

In essence, the Bible affirms that all contributions matter and supports equality in sharing rewards and resources. 

Equality may just mean giving someone enough, or just what they need—from what you have. Share!

REFLECTION QUESTIONS

- How do you typically respond when you’re asked to share with those who did not work for the reward?

- Is there a time when you benefited from someone else’s generosity or equal share? How did it impact you?

- Why do you think fairness in sharing is difficult for many believers to practice?

- In what practical ways can you begin to apply equal sharing in your home, church, or community?

PRAYER: Father God, teach me to see others through Your eyes, and help me to value everyone’s contribution. Give me a generous heart that shares equally, not just the leftovers, but the best. Help me break free from self-centeredness and live out true compassion as Your child. Let my life reflect Your love, fairness, and equality. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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