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It’s easier for a camel to enter the kingdom to pass through the eye of a needle

Poll - Total Votes: 12
If we feel that we are weathy enough we give & give to the poor.
If we are wealthy we should only give some & die with the rest
If we are wealthy we should give a minimal amount
If we are wealthy we should let the poor find their own assistance and give nothing
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I just came *across* a good post ( will find & quote) which prompted me comment. However my thoughts became more than just a passing comment so I decided to instead post this.

Wealthy is the opposite end of the scale to Impoverished.

Where one of these financial circumstance exists very likely will the other.

I don’t believe God would bar a wealthy person from entering his kingdom. Because the devil (so to speak) where the scripture states “it is ‘easier’ for a camel to pass through an eye of a needle 🪡 than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of god “

Let’s examine when will wish to enter Gods kingdom?
This will likely be on his death.

Fact is too many rich people die .. leaving vast amounts of wealth, which could have easily changed the lives of those in need.
This is a great sin and something they could have actively changed whilst they were alive.

But instead chose to hoard the resources for themselves and quite possibly their close family members who themselves were unlikely to have needed all of it.
Paying lip service by donating a small amount to charity is likely an insult as well.

Personally I believe that we should dedicate our earthly lives to giving as and where it’s needed. Very often this need is found at a grassroots level .

I don’t mean those who are in need because they have squandered or mismanaged their money.
I mean those who are through no fault of their own are born into or living in abject poverty. They are souls waiting to saved.

God places them here as a barometer for a developmental tool for rich persons conscience. Otherwise how else can his compassion for humanity be measured?

This lesson is not just for the richest of of men and women. It’s a universal lesson and test, that each of us are here for.

I would want to ensure that I had been a philanthropist within an inch of my life before I left this world.
After all if God had blessed me with exceptional wealth, I’m certain philanthropy,
Would have been my life’s mission and what an enjoyable privilege it will have been.
To able to gift light & hope 🙏🏽.. in an otherwise dismal world.
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I have different views on this
Kaetana · 56-60, F
@Royricky09 great it would be nice to hear your view
@Kaetana sure. First I'd like to know your answer on poll above
Kaetana · 56-60, F
@Royricky09 of course my answer is A .. & forever it will be, I do if course take care of the needs of my family first & then everyone else who happens my way.
Often times giving isn’t always about money , because let’s face how many ordinary people are actually rich enough to give away 3/4 of their resources?

Not many however- God still places people where their time, & compassion can make a real difference.

And as such there is no good reason a person cannot use discernment & give of themselves in this way too.
@Kaetana what is your reason/benifit to donate?
Kaetana · 56-60, F
@Royricky09 it’s my wish to make a positive difference to to the life of someone who is less fortunate than myself.

In terms of humanitarian I can’t think of a better way to live. In my past there were people who did the same for me therefore I can attest to to the real difference it makes to one’s life experience ✨
@Kaetana okay fair enough...
So donating will solve their problems or make them fortunate enough?
Kaetana · 56-60, F
@Royricky09 I’d say it will help 🙂
@Kaetana but after some time they will again be in the same situation.
So you'd donate again?