Obsessed

Originally written on Tuesday, December 21, 2004

My wonderful wife brought up a very interesting point. It seems that those who are most obsessed with money are those who wish to control other people's pocketbooks. They obsess over what people give or don't give. They compare their income to what they think the more wealthy give. They desire to take it away from the 'rich' in the form of taxes so that they can control how the 'rich' should give. What is sad is that they feel they are righteous in their actions.
Instead of looking at someone else's pocket book and wanting to control it, wouldn't it be better to work hard and become wealthy so one can give to their heart's content while at the same time praying for those who are blessed with abundance to give to those who are in need?

True charity comes from the heart and is appreciated. Charity that is forced requires a task master and will be detested by all.