2007-11-05 08:03:46 · 23 answers · asked by greenwich 4 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
A better relationship with my family. This year we all have been preoccupied with our own lives and I feel so out of touch with many of them.
2007-11-05 08:09:34 · answer #1 · answered by heyjude 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmmm. A million dollars versus eternal life...let me see...hmm. Most people would pay a million dollars for eternal life, would they not? So keep the money. You need it more than I do. If I'm willing to give up my life to gain life, then how much more am I willing to give up a million dollars. (Mark 8:35-37) If I reject a million dollar gift, have I lost anything? No. If I accept it, I may lose my eternal life. If not by accepting it, then by letting it corrupt me. Sherry B is correct. Jehovah's Witnesses do not have a restriction on accepting Christmas gifts that I have seen. But this is the rub for me: by accepting a Christmas gift, I open myself up to accusation. Either they say "I gave you a gift, now you have to reciprocate or you are sinning," or they say "You accepted a gift, so your faith must not mean that much to you," or it is a bribe and they will expect a favor. But if I reject the gift, their feelings may be hurt, but that's not my problem. Everyone who knows me knows my stand, and if I have to explain it to them and they still want to force the gift on me, that's their problem, not mine. They alone are guilty respecting themselves. No matter how you look at it, it is a blood gift and I will not accept it. Besides, if I am not supposed to accept a birthday gift meant for myself, why would I accept a birthday gift meant for Jesus? The difference between gifts is intent. If they say it is a Christmas or birthday gift, then it is an obligation. Any other gift may simply be out of their heart. However, I would reject the million dollars even if it weren't for Christmas for the reasons I stated above. Though if it is willed to me, I will take 2% to pay off my hospital bills and other debts and give the rest away. As for holiday bonuses, the company cannot, by law, take it back, and they are an expression of thanks for production, not just a Christmas gift. I would not be guilty respecting it in either of these two cases. As a note, no witness would ever apply the money to a political end, as we are no part of this world. Involvement in politics is a disfellowshipping offense. (John 15:18-19; 1 Corinthians 4:8-14; 5:9-13)
2016-04-02 06:47:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A bottle of Philosophy Amazing Grace 3 n 1.
2007-11-05 12:37:01 · answer #3 · answered by turtle girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't have anything specific that I want for Christmas.... just something that someone thought that I would enjoy & thought about me & that makes it special!
What I want the most this christmas, is just to have a wonderful day with my boyfriend!!
2007-11-05 08:08:02 · answer #4 · answered by *Casey * 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A cruise on the Queen Mary II.
2007-11-05 08:06:51 · answer #5 · answered by Thomas E 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This Christmas you should give your money to ONE.org for the starving children in Ireland, or to help with AIDS research for those in Africa who were poisoned by the American made virus.
2007-11-05 08:07:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
xbox 360, nintendo Wii, games for both, the day off, PS3, lots of movies and tv boxed sets, new clothes....Jack Skellington deliver it all.
2007-11-05 08:11:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some new pots and pans, a memory card for my camera, and a tummy tuck.
2007-11-05 08:11:37 · answer #8 · answered by Wendy B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would love to get my engagement ring...but its not going to happen so I'll settle for a nice pair of heels.
2007-11-05 08:08:14 · answer #9 · answered by ~Evolution's Apex~ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The new Dean Koontz book, some new gym shoes and clothes, clothes, clothes.
2007-11-05 08:06:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋