Rick-Parker Posted August 11, 2010 Group: Royal Member Followers: 8 Topic Count: 200 Topics Per Day: 0.23 Content Count: 4,272 Content Per Day: 4.88 Reputation: 1,855 Days Won: 0 Joined: 12/17/2021 Status: Offline Birthday: 06/03/1955 Share Posted August 11, 2010 What does Scripture teach about bragging about what we do? That our reward would be received on Earth; but those who do in secret will be rewarded in Heaven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nebula Posted August 11, 2010 Group: Royal Member Followers: 10 Topic Count: 5,823 Topics Per Day: 0.75 Content Count: 45,870 Content Per Day: 5.94 Reputation: 1,897 Days Won: 83 Joined: 03/22/2003 Status: Offline Birthday: 11/19/1970 Author Share Posted August 11, 2010 Are you 100% certain they are letting their names be known to brag about it? What if they are making a show in order to get others to join in? Or to keep accountable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Believer1997 Posted August 11, 2010 Group: Royal Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 66 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 6,363 Content Per Day: 1.12 Reputation: 119 Days Won: 9 Joined: 11/07/2008 Status: Offline Share Posted August 11, 2010 I don't think it's bragging on their part - I think the announcement was made in the hopes of inspiring others to do the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick-Parker Posted August 11, 2010 Group: Royal Member Followers: 8 Topic Count: 200 Topics Per Day: 0.23 Content Count: 4,272 Content Per Day: 4.88 Reputation: 1,855 Days Won: 0 Joined: 12/17/2021 Status: Offline Birthday: 06/03/1955 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Are you 100% certain they are letting their names be known to brag about it? What if they are making a show in order to get others to join in? Or to keep accountable? There are many, many charitable donations where the donor is not know. These people held news conferences to announce their "generosity." i.e. "An anonimous donor just gave 10 billion dollars toward finding a cure for the AIDS/HIV disease. They were joined by another who gave 100 billion dollars." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traveller Posted August 11, 2010 Group: Royal Member Followers: 5 Topic Count: 827 Topics Per Day: 0.10 Content Count: 12,101 Content Per Day: 1.50 Reputation: 249 Days Won: 3 Joined: 04/01/2002 Status: Offline Share Posted August 11, 2010 Are the billionaires saved, spirit-filled believers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick-Parker Posted August 11, 2010 Group: Royal Member Followers: 8 Topic Count: 200 Topics Per Day: 0.23 Content Count: 4,272 Content Per Day: 4.88 Reputation: 1,855 Days Won: 0 Joined: 12/17/2021 Status: Offline Birthday: 06/03/1955 Share Posted August 11, 2010 No. Bill and Melinda Gates and George Soros. Liberals all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traveller Posted August 11, 2010 Group: Royal Member Followers: 5 Topic Count: 827 Topics Per Day: 0.10 Content Count: 12,101 Content Per Day: 1.50 Reputation: 249 Days Won: 3 Joined: 04/01/2002 Status: Offline Share Posted August 11, 2010 Well - then we shouldn't expect them to act like they have the guidance of the holy spirit within. Even non-believers want to do things to help humanity. The thing is, without God in the equation, the solution is flawed. The world seeks the favorable opinions of men, while the children of God seek to serve Him. It's like in this verse, where the men were more concerned what man would do than God. Jhn 12:43 For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God. It also reminds me of the book of Judges, where the phrase "They did what was right in their own eyes," is repeated again and again. The people had good intentions, but again, left God out of the solutions. It is to our good that God can take what the world does, and use it to His glory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick-Parker Posted August 11, 2010 Group: Royal Member Followers: 8 Topic Count: 200 Topics Per Day: 0.23 Content Count: 4,272 Content Per Day: 4.88 Reputation: 1,855 Days Won: 0 Joined: 12/17/2021 Status: Offline Birthday: 06/03/1955 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Well - then we shouldn't expect them to act like they have the guidance of the holy spirit within. Even non-believers want to do things to help humanity. The thing is, without God in the equation, the solution is flawed. The world seeks the favorable opinions of men, while the children of God seek to serve Him. It's like in this verse, where the men were more concerned what man would do than God. Jhn 12:43 For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God. It also reminds me of the book of Judges, where the phrase "They did what was right in their own eyes," is repeated again and again. The people had good intentions, but again, left God out of the solutions. It is to our good that God can take what the world does, and use it to His glory. I never said we should. But, Gods words apply to both saved and unsaved. I was just making the point that they have received their reward. I made no statement about their intent nor their motivation. I'm sure it is altruistic. And by the way, there have been many, many lost individuals who have given giant amounts to charities anonymously. As you well know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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