I do not think it good that some churches ask its members to write their names on tithes, love gifts and offerings.

Like, honestly, it's a red flag to me.

“But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.”
---Matthew 6:3-4

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SW-User

[i]The widow's mite is worth much more
Than all the gold on Afric's shore[/i]

(William Blake)

Casheyane · F

@SW-User What does this mean? I am not familiar with it.

Update: Nevermind, I googled. Nice one.

SW-User

@Casheyane Nice to see someone else actually googling about something they don't at first understand. The actual Blake quote is:-

[i]The poor Mans Farthing is worth more
Than all the Gold on Africs Shore[/i]

But for some reason I always remember is as I first posted it. Anyway, from a kong poem, "Auguries of Innocence", well worth a look.

Casheyane · F

@SW-User From what I found, the widow's mite pertains to the verses that talk of the widow's offering of a small amount (but really for her it was big, and perhaps even was all she had). But the Africs shore, does it really refer to African shore?

Is this what you meant?

SW-User

@Casheyane Yes, a Gospel story, that many gave from out of their wealth, but the widow gave all she had. Which Jesus spoke of.

I suppose, 1p is not necessarily worth less than £10 in a world of inter-being and inter-dependence.

Yes, a lot of gold came from Africa.

Casheyane · F

@SW-User Oh. I see. Thanks