2007-03-05 16:42:19 · 13 answers · asked by upgrade u 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
It depends on your reason for giving these gifts.
If you are giving gifts because you enjoy the experience of giving, then you should continue. If you are giving gifts because you love your friend and want to do nice things for her, then you should continue.
If you are giving gifts because you expect that she will reciprocate, then plainly there is some failure of communication. Simply explain to your friend the terms of future transactions/exchanges ahead of time, so that she can choose whether or not to accept the terms of the (ahem) "gift".
Incidentally, the Jehovah's Witness religion allows and encourages material expressions of affection (as in "gifts"). However, there is no real requirement for any Witness to give them.
(Matthew 7:11) Therefore, if you, although being wicked, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more so will your Father who is in the heavens give good things to those asking him?
(Acts 28:10) And they also honored us with many gifts and, when we were setting sail, they loaded us with things for our needs.
(1 Corinthians 16:3) Whatever men you approve of by letters, these I shall send to carry your kind gift to Jerusalem.
2007-03-06 07:49:44 · answer #1 · answered by achtung_heiss 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋
What does her religion have to do with anything ?
I know several Jehovah's witnesses that are fairly wealthy
and very generous...
Jehovah's Witnesses do not give gifts on traditional holidays
but anniversaries and any other day of the year that strikes
their fancy is just fine....
2007-03-06 01:48:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
we do believe in gift giving infact jesus said : "you recieve free, give free" and i'm known for my gifts i give to friends however if the gift giving is associated with the holidays than no we wouldnt participate.
To answer the question i think you should stop if it is around the holidays because it may be that she feels u dont recognize her stand on not celebrating......however if its not around that time try let her kow the gift is because you appreciate her friendship and see if you get anything then.......if not shes probably jus not into gift giving so stop if u feel used.
2007-03-06 01:24:15 · answer #3 · answered by fizzarella 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
This sounds like the problem isnt that she's a jehovah witness, but that she's cheap, and you're generous. If you like her, and can afford to keep buying her stuff, that's OK.
2007-03-06 00:48:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
we give gifts and we receive gifts. she may not even know that you are expecting a gift in return. why don't you speak to her. just because she is a Jehovah Witness, we are imperfect also. she will not expect a gift during any pagan holiday because we don't celebrate it
2007-03-06 17:57:04 · answer #5 · answered by lover of Jehovah and Jesus 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My friend, you should truly educate yourself on religions. All religions have a unique set of traditions that are different from the next. Jehovah Witnesses' do not believe in gift giving. They don't believe in the traditional "Holidays" that most religions celebrate. Buying gifts and presents is not on their menu. And if someone in that religion does buy a gift, it's because how that individual's personal feelings are towards you. And that's an exception to the rule. My advise to you is don't allow someone's religious habits to stop you from giving from your heart. If you still feel confused or uneasy about it, sit down and have a discussion with your friend. Then finalize your decision.
2007-03-06 01:04:05 · answer #6 · answered by Vivian 2 · 0⤊ 5⤋
Remember, gift giving isn't about receiving in return. Your friend may not have the money to buy you gifts in return, or his/her parents don't allow it. If you're really his/her friend, you'll give gifts because you want to not to get something back. Hope that helps!
2007-03-06 00:47:54 · answer #7 · answered by RealtorMelissa 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
that sentence doesn't make sense. But I think your saying she doesn't buy anything for you. Yes you should stop if you feel like she is taking advantage of you. Even my very poor friends occasionally do something for me to show appreciation for things i do or buy for them. So is she is not showing any real appreciation for the things you get her then yes stop.
2007-03-06 00:49:01 · answer #8 · answered by imre_14_2000 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
You can and should continue to do what is in your heart. She will never buy you gifts because of her religion, but that doesn't mean she doesn't care for you or that her heart is not giving to you. Just appreciate her friendship, and do continue with what your heart feels. Remember friendship is the greatest gift of all.
2007-03-06 01:26:43 · answer #9 · answered by justcurious 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Acts 20:35b = ‘There is more happiness in giving than there is in receiving.’”
2007-03-06 16:32:19 · answer #10 · answered by misskitty593 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋