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The good Art of Giving.
indianabob:
--- Quote from: largeli on May 28, 2014, 04:03:09 PM ---Moises are you saying that if a child gives all he has to the poor that it's because the child is naive?
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Dear friends,
If I may comment;
I think that the attitude of a "little" child is to receive knowledge and teaching from their parents or other elders with an open heart, not questioning motives. That is the attitude that Lord Jesus recommended to us.
There is the story of the widow that gave into the Temple treasury her whole living. That was based upon a sincere desire to show appreciation to the God she reverenced. However, she didn't do the same every time she visited the Temple. So it is the attitude of the heart that is similarly illustrated in the mind of the "little" trusting child.
Mark 12:41-44
King James Version (KJV)
41 And Jesus sat over against the treasury, and beheld how the people cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much.
42 And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing.
43 And he called unto him his disciples, and saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That this poor widow hath cast more in, than all they which have cast into the treasury:
44 For all they did cast in of their abundance; but she of her want did cast in all that she had, even all her living.
Just my view: Indiana Bob
acomplishedartis:
Largeli
As I have already said, All I am doing here is sharing some things that I try to keep in mind when giving. If you don't find what I am saying helpful, I am not going to argue my point.
I shared 3 points, and non of them suggest that we should stop giving in any way. My whole purpose is only trying to put priorities in order, and to use not only 'the heart' but also 'the mind' when giving, that's all.
Indianabob
thanks for your input. I was going to bring that same example of the widow. You are right, God cares mostly about the heart, and also there are so many other things that someone can be able to give besides money.
It's better to give than to receive, but I think that receiving is also good; it helps to keep the ego down, and gives us more reasons to give when the time comes.
Man, I think it's easier to sound 'not gentle' when talking online... I apologize if whatever I have said hurts somebody's feelings.
Ian 155:
May I add this dime, pun intended,if you are meant to give you wont be able to help yourself it will be automatic even if you think you were conned afterward - God always gets his way
virginiabm:
Hi Family, I believe if we think about the what if's to long we would not give, and if we did anyway it would be half hearted and it would be better not to give at all. The LORD Loves a cheerful giver and half hearted giving is not by any means cheerful.
Just my humble take on things.
Your sister in Christ,
Virginia Miller
indianabob:
Friend Moises,
Please keep challenging us to think on things that may be uncomfortable AT FIRST for some of us.
It is after all the process that God used through HIS perfect, loving son, Lord Jesus. No group or no individual was more challenged/admonished to correct and improve their beliefs than Jesus' own apostles.
The forum is the primary place where we can practice " walking in the shoes of another" and then with forgiveness and humor in our hearts come to understand how other persons view the world through the spiritual eyes that God gave them.
One of the character traits that Older persons have to adopt is that of appreciating the service and gifts of others on their behalf. As we age and weaken physically and mentally and our younger friends come to help us, we need to focus on their love and good intentions toward us and not keep saying things like, " I can do it myself", " I don't need any help". For after all how can the next generation grow in love if they have nowhere to express it? And where better than among family members that they trust... ;D :)
Indiana Bob
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