Poor People Why do you Give to Help Them
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Why Do We Give to Help the Poor?
Summary
Is it fair to make people feel guilty for not helping those in poverty? Is guilt a genuine motivator, or is it a form of coercion? This article offers a thought-provoking perspective.
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Discussing money can be sensitive, especially when mixed with religious beliefs. Recently, I came across a TV commercial that struck a nerve, prompting me to reflect on why it was so unsettling.
The commercial aimed to instill guilt for not donating to help the poor. While I strongly support helping those in need, it's worth pausing to consider the situation of those living in poverty.
According to scripture, God did not intend for people to live in poverty. The Bible begins with God encouraging humanity to "be fruitful," suggesting abundance rather than lack. Jesus also mentioned that the poor will always exist, which implies that attempts to eradicate poverty may not align with his teachings.
There are indeed people worldwide who need help, but why do some use guilt as a tactic to encourage giving? This approach contradicts the essence of giving. The Bible teaches that one should give willingly and joyfully, as God values a cheerful giver. You can't give cheerfully if you're pressured by guilt.
From my perspective, using guilt to extract donations is akin to theft. Manipulating emotions to obtain money is coercive.
Moreover, why is there so little emphasis on the benefits of giving? God promises that when you give, you receive blessings in abundance. He even speaks of overflowing blessings from the heavens. This divine principle of giving and receiving is central yet often overlooked.
How often do solicitations for donations mention these promised blessings? Rarely. Instead, there's a focus on taking money without acknowledging the returns one should anticipate. If people are unaware of these blessings, they won’t expect them. It's like ignoring a fruit-bearing tree because you don’t know the fruit exists.
Instead of inducing guilt over what some possess and others lack, why not educate people about the abundance that God promises? Teaching prosperity principles is vital. The Bible expresses a desire for us to prosper and be healthy.
Imagine the impact if, instead of guilt, people were taught how to achieve financial prosperity. Increasing one's income by significant amounts would enable more significant donations, given cheerfully rather than begrudgingly. Wealth itself isn't sinful, nor is money inherently evil; it’s the love of money that leads to wrongdoing.
Christians should trust in God's promise of abundance and embrace principles of prosperity. Living a blessed and abundant life will enable generous giving to those in need.
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