First of all, I am not trying to overgeneralize. In all honesty, I've met more compassionate christians than snooty ones. But others...
I mean, some of them even ADMIT that they donate to charity just to please God or to get to heaven. Just my personal opinion though.
Yours?
2007-02-14 08:11:10 · 4 answers · asked by 2 days after my B day :) 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It is clear that our good works can not get us to heaven. I do good works not to get to heaven but because I love God and want to please him. I already have eternal life. These works come from gratefulness.
2007-02-14 08:17:45 · answer #1 · answered by handsomeworshipper 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
So you think we are sucking up to God, right?
Okay, I might could see that, but in a different light.
I don't give to get to heaven because I don't think that is possible, but I do want to live a life that is pleasing to God. You could say that God is the driving force in my life. It is a bit selfish though because when I live within God's will I get a major payoff. I'm happier and satisfied with my life.
I also want to so God's love to others and the best way to do that is by being kind to others.
2007-02-14 16:22:52 · answer #2 · answered by Rixie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
donating to charity is an act of doing good to the world and to serve God. and its not sucking up. so are u supposed to be modest and say NO u don't donate to charity when u do?... people who DON'T donate are ...just not worthy to even talk about cuz they're greeedyy..:) ..besides when u die, ur not goona bury ur money with u... right? so wats wrong with giving a little away to help others? its the heart that counts :)
2007-02-14 16:19:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes thay think thay are on the wining team and thay are wrong
2007-02-14 16:26:45 · answer #4 · answered by andrew w 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋