Giving not outside in relation to merits, how should this proper perceived?

>"Endowed with these five qualities, a lay follower is a jewel of a lay follower, a lotus of a lay follower, a fine flower of a lay follower. Which five?...He/she has conviction; is virtuous; is not eager for protective charms & ceremonies; trusts kamma, not protective charms & ceremonies; does not search for recipients of his/her offerings outside [of the Sangha], and gives offerings here first. Endowed with these five qualities, a lay follower is a jewel of a lay follower, a lotus of a lay follower, a fine flower of a lay follower." [An05.175](http://zugangzureinsicht.org/html/tipitaka/an/an05/an05.175.than_en.html) What does one think is meant here by gifts and by outside, the Sangha? How would a wise understand it correct in line with the Dhamma? (not sure if [MN 142 Dakkhiṇāvibhaṅgasuttaṃ](http://sangham.net/index.php/topic,9546.msg20559.html#msg20559) might help for investigation the question on topic without going astray) *(Note that this has not been given for trade, exchance, stacks and stucks but for exit from this wheel)*