Donating to Charitable Organizations

[Guest kitkat]

Greetings KitKat,

I wish we had more money than we do, so we could give to several charities.

Philippians 4:11-12 Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. 12 I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.

1 Tim 6:6-11 But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. 8 And having food and raiment let us be therewith content. 9 But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition. 10 For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. 11 But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.

Need I add to the Word of God?

Blessings,

Dad Ernie

How about the "Golden Rule?" I know that expression is not found in the Bible, but the rule enunciated by Jesus that people call the "Golden rule" is found in

Matthew 7:12. "Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you," Jesus said, "do ye even so to them

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First Dad Earnie Said

Doesn't that make you want to have more money so that you can afford sending some or all of your favorite charities a reasonable amount?

Greetings KitKat,

I wish we had more money than we do, so we could give to several charities.

Philippians 4:11-12 Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. 12 I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.

1 Tim 6:6-11 But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. 8 And having food and raiment let us be therewith content. 9 But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition. 10 For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. 11 But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.

Need I add to the Word of God?

Blessings,

Dad Ernie

Dad Earnie, It looks to me like Kat was agreeing with you and you sort of throw those bible verses in her face. I don't understand.

Maybe it's dangerous to agree with you

[Dad Ernie]

Greetings,

Doesn't that make you want to have more money so that you can afford sending some or all of your favorite charities a reasonable amount?

Something I learned many years ago is that God owns all the cattle on a thousand hills and all the gold and silver under them. The onus on you is to be led by the Spirit of God. He gently woos you and always provides whatever is needed to be used in the service of our King. It is Satan that "pushes" you, or condemns you for NOT doing something. Satan would have you works some extra hours, so that you "would have the money for all the things you WANT". But this detracts from your family, your loved ones, your friends and most importantly the time you invest with God.

Did you know that "tithing" is no longer required in the NT? You should be able to give generously with cheerfulness and joy. If those things can't be done - DON'T GIVE. God doesn't NEED your money, but He DOES want your heart and all the rest of you. If He wants you to "give", He will supply it and you will welcome the opportunity to give it when the time is come.

If you will notice the REST of what I said, then you should see that my first paragraph was being a little cynical. Desiring more money is exactly where Satan often leads us. All those agencies asking for your dollars WILL BE SUPPLIED if they are a RIGHTEOUS agency. No one has to feel "under compulsion" to give, especially when there is NONE left to give. We should be "content" with what we CAN GIVE.

Does that help explain my "two-facedness"?

Blessings,

Dad Ernie

[senerhu]

Greetings,

Doesn't that make you want to have more money so that you can afford sending some or all of your favorite charities a reasonable amount?

Something I learned many years ago is that God owns all the cattle on a thousand hills and all the gold and silver under them. The onus on you is to be led by the Spirit of God. He gently woos you and always provides whatever is needed to be used in the service of our King. It is Satan that "pushes" you, or condemns you for NOT doing something. Satan would have you works some extra hours, so that you "would have the money for all the things you WANT". But this detracts from your family, your loved ones, your friends and most importantly the time you invest with God.

Did you know that "tithing" is no longer required in the NT? You should be able to give generously with cheerfulness and joy. If those things can't be done - DON'T GIVE. God doesn't NEED your money, but He DOES want your heart and all the rest of you. If He wants you to "give", He will supply it and you will welcome the opportunity to give it when the time is come.

If you will notice the REST of what I said, then you should see that my first paragraph was being a little cynical. Desiring more money is exactly where Satan often leads us. All those agencies asking for your dollars WILL BE SUPPLIED if they are a RIGHTEOUS agency. No one has to feel "under compulsion" to give, especially when there is NONE left to give. We should be "content" with what we CAN GIVE.

Does that help explain my "two-facedness"?

Blessings,

Dad Ernie

It totally depends what one "desires" more money for dad ernie. Even Mother Terresa desired more money to help the poor. It totally depends on what is in your heart, which God will decern at Judgement...