Surely, you are not a thief 😀
But let's take this up a notch. Are you generous? Do you rather give than take? It is a sobering fact maybe, but we spend most of our lives accumulating possessions, whether they are the house, the car, the boat, the job, the money, or the mate we desire.
We think more stuff will make us happier and give us a more fulfilled life, although Jesus had quite a stern warning against storing up treasures on earth. How can we shift our all-too-human attitude of gathering into an attitude of giving? Is it truly possible to become cheerful givers? I believe we can!
🔑The key to a fulfilled life is not gathering but giving. And this is not just about material possessions, there is a deep spiritual truth hidden within the eighth commandment. We are not just called to give our hearts to Jesus, we must give it all (wallets included)! Our spirits need to be born again, our souls need to be saved, and our bodies need to be a living sacrifice. Our lives are a generous offering to God.
👉The core value I have attached to the eighth commandment is GENEROSITY.
We live a life of generosity which is the key to a blessed life.
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Being generous with our time, talents and resources is definitely the key to living a Christian life filled with every kind of blessing. Thanks for this nugget of wisdom, Marja!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by Martha Jane, it is quite simple really, but not automatic :)
DeleteGenerosity is a learned response to what we see going on in life. We have to teach small children to share their toys. God teaches His children to share their time, talents, and treasures for Him.
ReplyDeleteThat is so |Cecelia, it starts with teaching little children to share, generosity is a life skill and a gift from God!
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