The stewardship campaign had begun...
Illustration
The stewardship campaign had begun at the local church. The first grade Sunday school teacher was trying to explain how important it was to give to others in need. "If you have a dollar, would you miss 10 cents if you gave it to help out another little boy?" she asked.
"Why can't the other little boy's father give him a dime?" asked one six-year-old. "Why does he need my dime?"
It is very hard for a very young person to see how needy others are. Jesus was trying to tell his followers that to sell their belongings and give the money to the poor was an antidote for anxiety. When giving starts at a very young age, it builds values in children that can last for a lifetime.
There is also a wise message from Jesus here. We must think like servants. This is something children learn from older people by example. Jesus is suggesting that his followers set the example. "BE READY," for the thief who is coming might be a Christian's own selfishness.
--Becker 1
"Why can't the other little boy's father give him a dime?" asked one six-year-old. "Why does he need my dime?"
It is very hard for a very young person to see how needy others are. Jesus was trying to tell his followers that to sell their belongings and give the money to the poor was an antidote for anxiety. When giving starts at a very young age, it builds values in children that can last for a lifetime.
There is also a wise message from Jesus here. We must think like servants. This is something children learn from older people by example. Jesus is suggesting that his followers set the example. "BE READY," for the thief who is coming might be a Christian's own selfishness.
--Becker 1
