Giving! It's not a new concept.
Now that I'm on sabbatical I get to watch more tv than usual. No, watch isn't the right word. Let's just say I happen to be around when the tv is on more often. Watch is a relative word.
Today, I caught part of Oprah's show on giving. I'm all for giving. After all God gave us His One and Only Son. How could I NOT give and be a follower of Christ?
It's interesting, though. The Oprah show trotted "giving" as if it were a new concept. I don't get it? Now, I like Oprah. I do think she's done some good things with her celebrity status. But, it just kinda irks me that she's pushing giving as if it were something new.
If the truth be told, Bill Clinton who just happened to be a guest on Oprah (funny how that works) has a new book out on giving. Having an Oprah show dedicated to the topic with his book as a tie in. . . well, who could ask for better publicity?
Where am I going with all this. I don't know. I don't want to be too skeptical, but I also want to acknowledge Christ in this whole process of giving. Without Him it just seems, empty. You know? He is the reason I give. Not because of the "feeling" I get from giving, but because I've been given so much from Him without deserving one bit of it!!!
So Oprah keep doing what you're doing and I'll keep following the One who invented it all. Giving, it's not a new concept!!
6 comments:
I'm not sure there's much that doesn't seem empty without Christ. I like what you said, Cheryl. Your close on this entry is perfection.
I will admit that I am skeptical when it comes to the Clinton's. Many times in scripture the Bible talks about giving, to try to cover up you sins. God does not need or want that kind of gifts.
Amen, Cheryl. I love your new picture-where did you find a pink boa?
Kathy
That was very good Cheryl. I loved what you said about "I give because Christ has given so much to me." We give because we love Him so much and we just want too....I don't give because of the feeling. The feeling is secondary.
Good post!
I caught that Oprah show too - I couldn't watch the part with Clinton (I just can't stand the man) -- I hated Clinton's facial expressions when they would announce Aggasi and talked about the penny campaign(like he was so genuine and caring). Anyway...I liked your thoughts thanks for sharing them. I'm glad I found your blog. ~YR :)
I so agree with you! THis post made me laugh!
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