Comments on: Beggars, Begging, Stewardship, Being Cheated, God, Us

By: Grandma Becki

Grandma Becki — Fri, 22 May 2009 19:01:16 +0000

This was a very good point and touched my spirit. I resolve to be more generous in the future.

By: Betty

Betty — Fri, 22 May 2009 18:21:17 +0000

I appreciate your insightful article. My husband and I have always used the counsel of the Lord in all our dealings with church members, friends, neighbors, family or strangers, “Give to them that ask”, and “Cast your bread upon the waters, and after many days it will return”. These are counsels of the Lord we have practiced throughout our 52 years of marriage. We have given thousands away over the course of our lives, to those who ask, and some who don’t, not necessarily expecting to receive anything in return. Many times we have been cheated or lied to, (that is always the chance), knowing in our hearts, we have kept the commandment giving love and compassion. We know the debter who fails to repay, often suffers guilt and shame. We count our blessings in good health, and having sufficient for our needs. We keep this commandment of the Lord, which fills our hearts with untold joy, receiving his multitude of blessings.

By: Carole Thayne Warburton

Carole Thayne Warburton — Fri, 22 May 2009 17:30:24 +0000

This is exactly right. We can’t give to everyone with their hand out, but if we don’t give at all for fear of being taken advantage or that the person doesn’t deserve it, then we are being ungenerous and unkind–and not Christlike. I appreciate your thoughts.