Why give to the needy, or to anyone who asks? (Matthew 5:42) Why does God want us to give away our hard earned money?
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CF has always been a site that welcomes people from different backgrounds and beliefs to participate in discussion and even debate. That is the nature of its ministry. In view of recent events emotions are running very high. We need to remind people of some basic principles in debating on this site. We need to be civil when we express differences in opinion. No personal attacks. Avoid you, your statements. Don't characterize an entire political party with comparisons to Fascism or Communism or other extreme movements that committed atrocities. CF is not the place for broad brush or blanket statements about groups and political parties. Put the broad brushes and blankets away when you come to CF, better yet, put them in the incinerator. Debate had no place for them. We need to remember that people that commit acts of violence represent themselves or a small extreme faction.
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So other people less fortunate than you can live with the dignity you take for granted.
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In order that we live in imitation of Him....that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. (Matthew 5)
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James 3:13Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. 14 But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth.Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. 14 But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth.
Add to your signature and seek to practice.
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I am only a Stewart of all these things God has given to me house, money, nice vehicles, beautiful view, beautiful wife, sponsorship of a few children in South America, tithing at our local church and other Ministries etc. etc..
We give what's in our hearts and (feel blessed) that we can.
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So that God can give us a compassionate heart, so much so, that it will be like our left hand not knowing what our right hand is doing, and that the more we give in this manner, the more joy God will pour into us, and that joy ties right into a thankful heart, and both are simultaneously present when we give in this manner.
We can never ever "out-give" God.
'Tis true.
I've tried, and HE wins EVERY time.
(I was just meditating on this this morning. Thank you for this thread).
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Thanks for all the replies everyone. Here is another reason. This world is passing away.
1 Corinthians 7:29 What I mean, brothers and sisters, is that the time is short. From now on those who have wives should live as if they do not; 30 those who mourn, as if they did not; those who are happy, as if they were not; those who buy something, as if it were not theirs to keep; 31 those who use the things of the world, as if not engrossed in them. For this world in its present form is passing away.
1 Corinthians 7:29 What I mean, brothers and sisters, is that the time is short. From now on those who have wives should live as if they do not; 30 those who mourn, as if they did not; those who are happy, as if they were not; those who buy something, as if it were not theirs to keep; 31 those who use the things of the world, as if not engrossed in them. For this world in its present form is passing away.
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Thanks brinny, you're welcome.So that God can give us a compassionate heart, so much so, that it will be like our left hand not knowing what our right hand is doing, and that the more we give in this manner, the more joy God will pour into us, and that joy ties right into a thankful heart, and both are simultaneously present when we give in this manner.
We can never ever "out-give" God.
'Tis true.
I've tried, and HE wins EVERY time.
(I was just meditating on this this morning. Thank you for this thread).
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