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I'm going to gift some money to a neighbor anonymously, but would like to include a bible passage. I'd very much appreciate some fitting suggestions.
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Incognito2 –
That's a very nice thing to do.
How about “... Please accept the present that was brought to you, for God has been gracious to me and I have all I need”? [Genesis 33:11, New Internationa l Version 1984]
That's a very nice thing to do.
How about “... Please accept the present that was brought to you, for God has been gracious to me and I have all I need”? [Genesis 33:11, New Internationa
01:27 Sat 05th May 2012
If you both go to the same church you could include the verse from 1 John 3:17
"If anyone has material possessions and sees his brother in need but has no pity on him, how can the love of God be in him? ............... or the verse "The Lord loves a cheerful giver". But tread warily, some people may feel embarrassed that they are in need of help. I think, if you know the person, its best to write a little note to the effect of, " I feel that you may be able to make use of a little extra money at this time, I would love you to accept this little gift between you and me with my (christian) love.
"If anyone has material possessions and sees his brother in need but has no pity on him, how can the love of God be in him? ............... or the verse "The Lord loves a cheerful giver". But tread warily, some people may feel embarrassed that they are in need of help. I think, if you know the person, its best to write a little note to the effect of, " I feel that you may be able to make use of a little extra money at this time, I would love you to accept this little gift between you and me with my (christian) love.
Keyplus, so you’ve moved from utter denial, to attempted deceit, and eventually to grudging acceptance, but you think it must be bribery. Never mind, Keyplus. Truth is often a bitter pill to swallow. ;o)
Beso, I think Keyplus is referring to the millions of Africans who are deserting Islam for Christianity.
incognito2 – my apologies for that ^^ - but Keyplus' comment needed to be answered.
As for your question, as generous as it may be, personally I would find such a gift both patronising and embarrassing – and if it were accompanied by a biblical verse, I would also find it sanctimonious. Are you sure your neighbour will appreciate it?
Beso, I think Keyplus is referring to the millions of Africans who are deserting Islam for Christianity.
incognito2 – my apologies for that ^^ - but Keyplus' comment needed to be answered.
As for your question, as generous as it may be, personally I would find such a gift both patronising and embarrassing – and if it were accompanied by a biblical verse, I would also find it sanctimonious. Are you sure your neighbour will appreciate it?
Not true Keyplus.
Some people like it to be known that they give to charity. The logic being, if they do it, others may be encouraged to follow suit. For example, Bill Gates, Oprah Winfrey, George Soros, Gary Sinise, etc. all give huge sums of money to help alleviate suffering and poverty in the world.
On a much smaller scale, both my wife and I regularly give to charity and we always tell our friends and family at Christmas that we don't want presents – we would prefer it if they donated to charity the money they were going to spend on us. By expressing our desires, we encourage others to help those less well off than themselves.
Some people like it to be known that they give to charity. The logic being, if they do it, others may be encouraged to follow suit. For example, Bill Gates, Oprah Winfrey, George Soros, Gary Sinise, etc. all give huge sums of money to help alleviate suffering and poverty in the world.
On a much smaller scale, both my wife and I regularly give to charity and we always tell our friends and family at Christmas that we don't want presents – we would prefer it if they donated to charity the money they were going to spend on us. By expressing our desires, we encourage others to help those less well off than themselves.