According to Matthew:
“I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was hungry and you gave me food, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me. Just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me. You are righteous and will enter into eternal life.”
I gave money to a homeless man, I gave clothing to the shelter, I gave food to the food bank, I visited someone in jail, I cared for a relative who was sick, and does that make me righteous? Do these deeds guarantee me a ticket to heaven? I think not. Although it may help, it’s like chicken soup when you’re sick, it can’t hurt. I think to be righteous you not only have to give these things, but give of yourself as well.
Kindness, generosity, love, patience, understanding, comfort, is just some of the things you can give others. Will this make you righteous? I don’t know, maybe you should just have a bowl of soup. Anyway I guess the moral of this story is, don’t be afraid to give of yourself, give you time, talents, and treasure.
Granddaddy always said… “Don’t give till it hurts, give till it feels good.”
Larry McNamara