Jason Bourne wrote:Roger
Good food for thought. I am often troubled by this though I am guilty of North American Excesses. While I am charitable for many causes I still consume more than my fair share. So what to do. Gates and Buffet are two good example of giving away their wealth. I admire then for it. I have personal plans on what to do with my small but growing net worth but most of it will be at or close to my death. I can tell you it will not all go to my kids. But in the journey the question becomes what kind of car should I drive or home should I own. How many more cruise trip vacations should I really take?
Thanks for Your thoughts Jason. I think we are on the same page. I too admire those who share there wealth and talents. As i do, the thought of the Widow's mite comes to mind... The message meant, i think, is that her contribution was of greater satisfaction to her, the giver, as it was, "all she had to give." (Giving ungrudgingly) Possibly as well there is the thought, "if all gave their mite" it would be 'mighty' towards "feeding & clothing" the needy...
Awe the challenge of "free will" and "temptation" :-) Generally speaking the common "Brand"(s) of Christianity emphasize "sex" related sins are THE ones to avoid. How does that thinking stack with "sins of ommission"?? I don't see those who were rejected by Christ with the words, "I never knew you" as having transgressed sexually? Were they the ones who misappropriated their resources? And showed compassion to only their club-members?? I'm really looking forward to watching "The Hman Foot-print" tomorrow night, @ 9. Maybe i'll learn sonething :-) Warm regards, Roger