Hey. Today, for the 8th grade, the were selling Krispy Kreme donuts (if you dont know they are the BEST. I bought a box. I was saving them all for when I got home. I put the box in my locker so no one would ask me for them. When it was time to go home, I was waiting in Homeroom and people kept asking me for donuts. This is where I get cloudy. Christ said "...When I was hungry you gave me food..."and he also said "When I was hungry you gave me no food." I didnt give any up. Now, i know food is a metaphor, but if people keep asking me greedily for donuts, have I sinned because I denied them?
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Question about giving
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Uh, no. They're your donuts. Give to Caesar what is Caesar's and give to God what is God's. 
Donuts don't qualify.
It's not like these people are starving in ash and sack-cloth, they just desired a donut. It doesn't qualify.
You bought donuts with your own money, it's not like they can't buy donuts. You're not denying them a basic human right, such as not to starve to death.
Donuts don't qualify.
It's not like these people are starving in ash and sack-cloth, they just desired a donut. It doesn't qualify.
You bought donuts with your own money, it's not like they can't buy donuts. You're not denying them a basic human right, such as not to starve to death.
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Can I have one???
Seriously, I don't think you sinned ....this was a group of greedy 8th graders who simply wanted what you have. They were not in need.
And I don't think Jesus was being poetic...I think He really meant "hungry".
Seriously, I don't think you sinned ....this was a group of greedy 8th graders who simply wanted what you have. They were not in need.
And I don't think Jesus was being poetic...I think He really meant "hungry".
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I'm sure it was no big deal, but:
Remember how Jesus said that what the poor widow gave to the temple was better recieved than what the rich man gave (he gave a lot more).
So it's not how much you give, not what you give.
I bet one donut you gave joyfully, from the bottom of your heart might mean more in front of God than Bill Gates giving 1billion dolars for his own publicity.
Food is not a metahore where you quoted it btw, but it doesn't refere to your donuts eighter
It's just that it's very good to make a coustom of giving when you are asked to.
The only instance when it's maybe not the best choice to give is when you know that by giving, you make more harm to the person than good.
For instance when someone asks you mone to buy cigarets or alcohool, you shouldn't give them; but only when they specifically ask for that;
So don't make asumptions to why people need your help/ money / food unless you're certain.
Treat people as you want God to treat you.
If you give something to someone, make sure no one sees you (or as little people see you -- Saint Nicholas (the inspiration for Santa Claus in Estern countries) used to make gifts only at night, buy leaving money when people were asleep so they could not thank him ); do not give so that others will prase you because that will only atract punishment from God (you recieve your payment in this world by being phraised and acknowledged).
Ok, perhaps more than you asked for, but these were things that I was taught by others and I had to tell them to you.
Remember how Jesus said that what the poor widow gave to the temple was better recieved than what the rich man gave (he gave a lot more).
So it's not how much you give, not what you give.
I bet one donut you gave joyfully, from the bottom of your heart might mean more in front of God than Bill Gates giving 1billion dolars for his own publicity.
Food is not a metahore where you quoted it btw, but it doesn't refere to your donuts eighter
It's just that it's very good to make a coustom of giving when you are asked to.
The only instance when it's maybe not the best choice to give is when you know that by giving, you make more harm to the person than good.
For instance when someone asks you mone to buy cigarets or alcohool, you shouldn't give them; but only when they specifically ask for that;
So don't make asumptions to why people need your help/ money / food unless you're certain.
Treat people as you want God to treat you.
If you give something to someone, make sure no one sees you (or as little people see you -- Saint Nicholas (the inspiration for Santa Claus in Estern countries) used to make gifts only at night, buy leaving money when people were asleep so they could not thank him ); do not give so that others will prase you because that will only atract punishment from God (you recieve your payment in this world by being phraised and acknowledged).
Ok, perhaps more than you asked for, but these were things that I was taught by others and I had to tell them to you.
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I would say that if the kid came from a family where they were struggling just to get enough food or heat or clothes for them, that would apply, but if it was your average kid with an allowance and they chose to buy video games with their cash, then it would not apply. What Our Lord means is that there are folks who really do not have an idea where their next meal is coming from or how they are going to pay the rent. For them life is a grueling task of survival and nothing more.
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Sure, but I just wanted to say one should not think too much before giving or he might not give at all; do it before you get doubts and all (I mean, sure you should preffer the ones that need most what you are giving over those who don't really need it);
Don't think too much or you'll end up analysing what you did and phrasing yourself.
And I was saying it was a good thing if he made a habbit out of giving -- then giving would be a lot eassier.
Don't think too much or you'll end up analysing what you did and phrasing yourself.
And I was saying it was a good thing if he made a habbit out of giving -- then giving would be a lot eassier.
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