Michael Jackson Guinness Award

Michael Jackson Guinness Award Commemorative award presented to Michael Jackson from the Guinness Book of World Records for "...the biggest selling album in the history of music." The display features a poster of Jackson from his Thriller album surrounded by 24 platinum Thriller LPs.

Michael Jackson Achievement Awards Groups of awards presented to Michael Jackson for the sale of more than 1.5 million copies of the album Thriller, 1.5 million copies of the album Bad (shown), 2 million copies of the album Bad, 1.5 million copies of the album Dangerous and 2 million copies of the album Dangerous sold in Germany.

With a staggering eight records mapping career highlights over the last quarter of a century,
Michael Jackson is one of Guinness World Records longest standing record holders.

The records span from Youngest vocalist to top the US singles chart, (aged 11, fronting The
Jackson Five) and First vocalist to enter the US single chart at No.1 ("You Are Not Alone")
to Most weeks at the top of the US album charts (non-soundtrack) (37 weeks for Thriller);

Most successful music video (Thriller sold over 1 million units); First entertainer to earn
more than $100 million in a year to Highest paid entertainer of all time ($125 million in
1989 Forbes list).

His ultimate and latest accolade was also presented to him: Most
successful entertainer of all time.

God's Way to Give

2 Corinthians 9:6-8, Our heavenly Father knows what our income is and how He would like us to spend it. He also desires that we demonstrate certain heart attitudes in our giving. These include faith, compassion, and generosity. It takes faith to give before our own needs are met.

The Macedonians at Philippi were experiencing deep poverty, but they still longed to contribute. Their behavior revealed a deep trust in the Lord's provision. Compassion is also vital. This heart attitude cares about others and wants to bless them. The Philippian church saw Paul's situation and longed to help (Phil. 4:16). The Lord is pleased when we love one another and share from what we have.

The Macedonian believers were also generous. Though in great need themselves, they begged for the privilege of contributing to the collection for the Jerusalem church. Consider how greatly we have benefited from the generosity of our heavenly Father. He provided His Son Jesus to take our sins upon Himself and die in our place. He has adopted us into His family, made us co-heirs with Christ, and prepared for us a permanent home in heaven with Him. And in this life, His Holy Spirit provides everything we need for life and godliness (2 Peter 1:3).

As we make our Christmas plans, let's be generous towards others, just as God has been to us. As we study biblical principles about how to handle money, God's Holy Spirit will help us put them into practice.

Obedience to the Word will bring spiritual blessing (Luke 6:38).