[:en]THE GIFT OF GIVING
When John the Bapitist roamed the Judean wilderness, he preached repentance. He said: “Anyone who has two shirts should share with the one who has none, and anyone who has food should do the same” (Luke 3:11). True repentance produces a generous heart that gives willingly.
Giving should never be guilt-based or pressured (2 Cor. 9:7). It should be given freely and generously and not reluctantly or under compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver” (2 Cor. 9:7) -(Julie Ackerman Link)[:]