“Freely ye have received, freely give.”

ernieg (38) · 7 years ago

Wow. I literally discovered Steemit less than an hour ago and this is the first post I've seen. Mindblowing how different this is than other social media. I don't fully understand what's going on here, but I'm excited to be a part of it. I haven't done anything yet, but I'll report back when I do.

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edumurphy (57) · 7 years ago

Ah. Yes, that's how Steemit actually is. There's something about this platform that makes people want to be positive in a way that is unmatched elsewhere on the internet. You will see a lot of positivity like this from @gavvet and others.

arbitrarykitten (66) · 7 years ago

Welcome to the community! Steemit is hands down the most encouraging and supportive community on the internet. There truly is nothing like it anywhere :)

Wonderful to meet you!

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waitwhaat (33) · 7 years ago

I'm in the same boat. Let's see where this takes us :)

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chelinxar1 (32) · 7 years ago

I can say the same, I just made my account yesterday

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dialsamai (44) · 7 years ago

Well, you were in the spot I am now 22 hours ago. What have you learned? xD

By the way, our God bless you all.

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niobe (50) · 7 years ago

I saw an old lady who was homeless on the streets of Oxford in UK where I live. She was sitting on the pavement feverishly knitting hat after hat that she placed on the pavement in front for people to buy. What a fighting spirit, I thought. She was not just begging she was trying desperately to earn her next meal. I gave her some money which lifted my spirits but still felt sad that an old lady was forced to live on the streets in the freezing cold, as winter draws in. Sadly, this is becoming more and more common.

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gavvet (78) · 7 years ago

The more evil that is prevalent the more opportunity there is for good.

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yahialababidi (68) · 7 years ago

I fully agree, @gavvet, and have noticed, spiritually, how attentive the forces of darkness can be, how they rush to answer our ill-conceived wishes. Also, as we progress towards the Light, how jealous shadows redouble their efforts...

Thank you, for sharing these noble reminders to help others as we've been helped. When as a struggling writer, I find myself worrying about tomorrow, making a steady income or having health insurance, I am reminded of these luminous words, and my heart is more at ease:

"Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them."

Peace, all ways, Yahia

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eaglespirit (66) · 7 years ago

Agree 💯

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dialsamai (44) · 7 years ago

You said it. Precisely this is what the Lord said would happen; when evil abounds, love over-abounds!

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newspot (36) · 7 years ago

Your write up is a great one but it stirs a lot of questions.

I know it i very good to give but don't you think giving can make others lazy?
over here in my country Nigeria some Hausa's has taking begging as an occupation but i usually wonder most of them have two hands and legs with a brain but refuse to do something meaningful for their life.
if i'm to suggest to you that some times when giving make sure you give something that can worth more than money, clothes and shows to a person in need... maybe an idea is what the person needs. thank you.

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gavvet (78) · 7 years ago

The same Teacher that teaches us to give also advises us not to "cast our pearls before swine", therefore wisdom and discernment should be applied to our giving.

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hanshotfirst (76) · 7 years ago

Awesome start! I can't wait to see what the community contributes.

I need to show my kids this after school today so we can start "the good deed days" (as my daughter calls them).

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gavvet (78) · 7 years ago

You're up next, lets have some of her input on one or two of them too.

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hanshotfirst (76) · 7 years ago

Brilliant! I think I may get her to draw a picture or two.

yousep (37) · 7 years ago

Nice & Beautiful!

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giantbear (74) · 7 years ago

I remember this from last year! This was awesome. I have quite a few people that might want to participate in this challenge, so I am spreading the word.

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tutufaith (48) · 7 years ago

Giving should come from the heart and not because Abel gave so I have to give. Giving is a sacrifice, which is between you and God when u start to tell people what u did it is no more giving but bragging. When Jesus healed the 10 lepers He told them to go and show themselves to the priest and not go tell the priest i Jesus healed u. Another example Peter and John with the man at the beautiful gate, when Peter commanded him to rise and walk he didn't say go tell people it is me. Your good deeds would speak volumes even in your absence. One principle I know is no matter how much u give u can never lack. We are in the Christmas season and the end of the year , I urge everyone to touch a life before this year runs out.

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stellastella (48) · 7 years ago

Matt 6 vs 1-4

“Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them, for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven. “Thus, when you give to the needy, sound no trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be praised by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.''

Just as Jesus Christ admonished us, we should not try to seek glory or praise by broadcasting what we've done. Let's leave all the glory to God alone, and enjoy of His blessings.

I support @gavvet idea of not telling what we did. Telling how we felt while and after doing it is much much better. It would motivate people to want to feel that way, and that should be the right mindset behind giving.

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fineliving (35) · 7 years ago

Generally speaking giving is an act of the heart. And in the context of Faith giving is an act of worship. As such giving should be kept "private." While Christmas is a great opportunity to give both as an act of the heart and act of worship we should remember to keep the "good stories/good feelings" to ourselves. God knows and sees everything we do around us. My two cents.

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yahialababidi (68) · 7 years ago

Thank you, I feel the same way: "when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.'' Bless you, @stellastella. Pity, like humility, is endless and ennobling. We are One.

stellastella (48) · 7 years ago

Oh, a big thanks to you @yahialababidi, and bless you too. Am glad you feel the same way. We sure are one. The moment we take in the fact that we are one, this world will be a far much better place. If I don't help my neighbor, he is still the one that would probably turn to be the one stealing things in the neighborhood, and we feel the effect. So at the end of the day, our lives are intertwined. Our destinies are intertwined. This is why we have to help each other.

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neduejianya (46) · 7 years ago

Wow. Thanks for this. I wilk really strategize on how to go about this. I need for there to be maximun impact. God bless you.
Each of us has something to offer. We can give our money and our time to charity, be a friend to someone who is sick or lonely, do volunteer work, or be a peacemaker, teacher or minister. We may give unselfishly of our time to our spouse, children or parents. We may choose a service-oriented occupation, or we may just do our everyday jobs with integrity and respect for others.

It would seem that the more we give to others, the poorer we become, but just the opposite is true! Service to others brings meaning and fulfillment to our lives in a way that wealth, power, possessions and self-centered pursuits can never match. As Jesus said,

For if you give, you will get! Your gift will return to you in full and overflowing measure, pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, and running over. Whatever measure you use to give -- large or small -- will be used to measure what is given back to you." (Luke 6:38)
I want to use this medium to point out something we should be conscious of while doing the outreach.
Sincere Motives
Our good deeds should be motivated by a sincere desire to help others. Public recognition should not be the goal.
Matthew 6:1-2
"Be careful not to do your 'acts of righteousness' before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. "So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full.
John 15:12
This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.
Matthew 5 :16
In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.
Mark 10:21
And Jesus, looking at him, loved him, and said to him, “You lack one thing: go, sell all that you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.”

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nadineo (38) · 7 years ago

Gavvet,
Thank you for the inspiration! I was just thinking how tight things are financially. With the holidays coming up, how would I express my love and appreciation to my family and friends. Thank you for reminding me, that a simple thank you is the light beaming on the heart of another. I have work to do. #lighttheworld #loveandlight

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gavvet (78) · 7 years ago

Yup, its about more than just presents and spending money

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cryptos3morehill (38) · 7 years ago

Yes it is and we learn this all the time. Please read my recent post about one way it happens to people. You can be one way one day and another the next. Like a flip of a switch. Perhaps this is just another reason I was lead to do steemit.

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niobe (50) · 7 years ago

Thank you to everyone for upvoting my reply. I will search out the old lady living on the streets when I go into work next week and give her all the money from your upvotes. Peace to you all as we approach Christmas

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michael11 (46) · 7 years ago

Awesome,

From Matt 12 vs 41-44

''And he sat down opposite the treasury and watched the people putting money into the offering box. Many rich people put in large sums. And a poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which make a penny. And he called his disciples to him and said to them, “Truly, I say to you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the offering box. For they all contributed out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on.”''

I support the fact that we should not talk about what we've done to help those around us, but rather how we feel.
To a person, $1 might mean $1million,while to another $1million might mean $1.
What matters the most is you giving your best at your level, that's what God checks.
To God it's not about quantity of what you give, but about quality of what you give - what it means to you.

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munawar1235 (67) · 7 years ago

Thank you @gavvet. It is really a great initiative to enjoy these holidays. #LightTheWorld.

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hanshotfirst (76) · 7 years ago

My daughter has to do a presentation on philanthropy for the Girl Scouts. She went to practice with her partner today and they are going to add the lighttheworld vending machine to their presentation. I didn't even suggest it. My wife showed the girls and they loved it!

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photohunter (42) · 7 years ago

What an awesome concept!! gave me goosebumps!!
I have been thinking of doing something in the same lines with photography - I am from South Africa so I see poor people on a daily basis it makes me sad to see how unfair the monetary system is towards the uneducated and underprivileged - But it gives me hope to see concepts like this and to see how giving the majority of people on earth actually is - they just need to be lead in the right direction and giving should become as easy as purchasing an item from a vending machine ! Life is so busy and everyone just want to keep their own lives afloat so making it easier to give will definitely benefit charity organisations and their beneficiaries

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edumurphy (57) · 7 years ago

Light The World, eh? An interesting and heartwarming challenge. I will surely be taking a look at @hanshotfirst's secular version; benevolence and the spirit of helping others is and should always be a human(ist) thing, not just the province of relgion. Any path that leads to us making the lives of our fellow humans better is a worthy one that we should all walk.

Thanks for this, @gavvet.

k3hny (37) · 7 years ago

A comment i saw on here cant be further from the truth-the more evil there is in the world ,the more there is chance to do good. Thanks for raising awareness to the plight of poverty stricken people the world over

bearbear613 (67) · 7 years ago (edited)

It’s more a holiday message, but once I was at a conference and the food was flowing. I was a pig. I ate two sandwiches and for some reason made myself a third. I was like wtf what is wrong with me. So I took that sandwhich and left the conference. I scowered the streets and looked for any homeless person to give that big fat sandwhich too. I was lucky and found someone to offload the excessive abuse of food. I realized how much we throw out. I always remember what I did, and wish others would follow suit. I love that I did that, because it left a lasting memory of how much we have and take for granted. I don’t have a christmas tree but I do light up the chanukia. Not hijacking anyone’s holiday spirit. Good is good and we can all encourage that. So happy holidays to all. - good luck with you initiative!

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emilclaudell (53) · 7 years ago

Can i ask, how do you actually reach out for help, or even acknowledge that you need help? As a student, things can often get pretty hard, especially when food is hard to afford, but i wouldn't ask for help.
Of course this is extremely, relative, as i live in Denmark, and therefore is extremely well off. I am very grateful that i am able to study and live here.

However, i can not wait until the day where i make enough money to actually help other people. Helping out is absolutely wonderful and it gives such a joy to do. In Denmark, the homeless are able to sell a magazine called "hus forbi". If they register as homeless, they can buy it for 8 dkk, and sell it for 20, and keep the change (i think that is the price they buy it for at least). Those people are really giving an effort, and are more often than not extremely nice. I buy those magazines when i get the chance, i think it's a wonderful project.
I just hope those people have shelter, because it's getting very cold.

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arbitrarykitten (66) · 7 years ago (edited)

I was just thinking this morning- What does The Spirit of Christmas really mean. THIS is what the Spirit is. It's giving, and doing. Selflessly.

A handful of years ago my now ex was a veterinary student doing his internship at a popular animal hospital chain.

He started bringing home dogs and cats who were on the day's kill list- he could not allow them to be euthanized because of a humans laziness or abuse.

This morphed into what my boys names Rehealth. Reheart. Rehome.

We began taking in the serious cases of extreme burn and abuse. We would care for the medical first, then teach them to trust and love, then find a good forever home for them.

This also morphed into helping the human survivors of abuse. Many of our pets have gone to a human survivor- they understand each other and help each other heal.

I am a single mother of three with no child support or family. I struggle daily, that is a fact. But I can't not help.

Most of the medical supplies and prescriptions are donated by the veterinarians I work with, however I cover all the other expenses.

One of my kittens went to a woman who survived an attempted murder from the hands of her husband. She lost her arm. The kitten had lost his toes, part of his jaw, and ear from a man's abuse. They send me Christmas cards each year- two years ago they moved to Paris and are enjoying their lives, healing and content.

I do this not to get rich- that will not happen in this field. I do this because of the lives I save- both human and animal. There is no word for the feeling in my heart when I watch an untrusting kitten finally come out from hiding after weeks under my couch, then weeks later finally trust enough to curl up on your lap- and that first purr. That first purr after months of growls and claws... There is no word.

Then, watching the loving bond form between the kitten and his new owner, who is suffering as well...

They truly help each other heal and not only survive- but thrive. And they help me know there is hope in this world. There can be goodness after tragedy.

Thank you for starting this, great idea <3

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jeksaturday (60) · 7 years ago

Incredible! I am very impressed. No kidding, it was really worthy to read! :)

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nagavolu (52) · 7 years ago

what a noble idea of GIVING. i appreciate the idea of irrespective of religion. such should be the humanity. as you mentioned all is given freee by Jesus. by giving it we are not loosing. but depositing GOD's blessings. very good post. i am resteeming it. thank you. god bless you.

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javybar (65) · 7 years ago

This is so awesome

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miguelportela (55) · 7 years ago

Christmas time is the shopping season...
But whats really great abou christmas is the family time :)

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desteemy (49) · 7 years ago

And this is somewhat what I randomly did today. It was not nothing big, but spending time with the closest , sharing emotions with unknown persons and talk to them gave me a thrill. After whole week of buissnes things, I think that I may be missing the simplest. Thanks for sharing love with us ;P

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leahlei (57) · 7 years ago

I love this idea @gavvet. I have this passion to help others and this gives me a feeling of fulfillment that I have shared with someone in need may it be financially or not as long as I know I have helped them I am happy. Thank you for this great idea.

Luke 6:38

38 Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”

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karakule03 (53) · 7 years ago

everything made for humanity and cooperation is beautiful.

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josediccus (75) · 7 years ago

#lighttheworld These contest well i cant say im a giver, i will be honest with you, however i will start on your prompt

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madushanka (74) · 7 years ago

@gavvet, You always giving us to great conversation. This time you posting absolutely brilliant discussing topic. I`m really appreciating told about Christmas title. Christmas valid only giving somethings to others. I can't hope received any gift from another. "Jesus made it clear that everything we have is a gift freely given from God"- I really agreed your point. As you know what's the Christmas real meaning. Jesus always try to giving gifts for poor peoples. Christmas can be a season of great joy. It is a time of God showing His great love for us. It can be a time of healing and renewed strength. Christmas is when we celebrate the birth of the Christ child. God sent His Son, Jesus, into the world to be born. His birth brought great joy to the world. Shepherds, wise men, and angels all shared in the excitement of knowing about this great event.
We always try to give our help to others. May be will listen another persons sadness, we will help other persons to work start or finishing their work with use our man power or brain power.
most of peoples sacrifice with Christmas season. They will do lightning, fire works, enjoyable parties with beer, whiskeys etc... I cannot acceptable those tasks, bcoz most of humans suffering from without money and without happiness, success. I accept money not a life. Money can't buy our heartiest feelings.
I would thank for all with appreciated my life things and wait all my success of passed my life. we should take some steps to make the world better for all and must watch video and take some actions to keep going.

I really appreciated your # #LighTheWorld campaign. Its really great point for provide as you told topic. I wish you the success for giving more valuable topics to the steemians.
Resteemed.

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eaglespirit (66) · 7 years ago

This is a great idea and as much as I give, I’m not sure how I would go about sharingmy feelings about what I do. What I love about tournament post is that so many people deny Christ or his existences and sacrifice. Today. So many people do not want to discuss spirituality or great teachers of any kind. Maybe Buddha and it’s tied into yoga classes. At any rate, thank you for posting about Jesus, as even though he wasn’t born this time of year, it’s still that time of year for giving and showing love. But then again, shouldn’t everyday be about that? Happy holidays! 🙌🏾

kingsberry (58) · 7 years ago

Thank you firstly for to you @gavvet, for great inspiration title sharing. I strongly and powerfully believe that Christmas is our better holiday for kids with us satisfy our life. I have already thinking how will my family assist another sadness family. If we have ability to help them it will be real progress our Christmas. Thank you for reminder to you. @lighttheworld is better campaign and we will do most task for provide.

jani (52) · 7 years ago (edited)

Actually we are surviving in this world with the blessing of other's service to us whether it is a sweeper or a doctor ,co-operation of all helping us in keeping our existence alive . So we are grateful to all. For showing our gratefulness physical gift is not essential our warm hearted thanks to them is enough . By confessing their contribution in making our lives comfortable we should show them our respect and love,gratitude and affection. Not only the contributor but the helpless and poor also should be loved by all because according to Samuel Taylor Coleridge in The Rime of the Ancient Mariner
“He prayeth best, who loveth best
All things both great and small;
For the dear God who loveth us,
He made and loveth all.”

spacebird89 (40) · 7 years ago

Awesome post!! This time of year has always been my favorite! Just the spirit of it all is so great! We really do all need to look out for one another!

blessing2002 (45) · 7 years ago (edited)

2corinthians 8 vs 1-24

'We want you to know, brothers, about the grace of God that has been given among the churches of Macedonia, for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part. For they gave according to their means, as I can testify, and beyond their means, of their own accord, begging us earnestly for the favor of taking part in the relief of the saints— and this, not as we expected, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and then by the will of God to us. '

There is no one that can not participate in this giving. The members of the Macedonian church were not too financially buoyant, but yet they gave.
It's not about the quantity of the gift, but the heart behind the gift.

yacino (43) · 7 years ago

What an amazing post bro ;) i really like it you have really impressed me whene you have take this subject of #LightTheWorld thank you @gavvet and for me i thing that the main thing that we have need for lighting the world is by lighting our brains starting with educate and give the good information to each one of us so in this way we will light the world in the nearest years that will come i hope that you understand my point of view because i always think in this method if you would change the world start with each one of the peoples that make this world

bigbear (68) · 7 years ago

This is a wonderful way to make life better for some struggling people, just like the post that I just read about the lady who was so thankfull that her children were fine her house burnt down. She is so thankful for having them yet losing everything.

princesson (48) · 7 years ago

I love christmas season because its a time for reaching out to those in need. God bless you richly. I love this goal. There is no doubt that poverty’s reach is both widespread and devastating today. God’s people cannot be indifferent toward those in need, because His expectations for us in regard to taking care of His poor are woven throughout the entirety of Scripture. For example, look at the Lord’s words about the goodness of King Josiah in Jeremiah 22:16: “He defended the cause of the poor and needy, and so all went well. Is that not what it means to know me, declares the LORD?” And Moses instructed his people how to treat the poor and needy: “Give generously to [them] and do so without a grudging heart; then because of this the LORD your God will bless you in all your work and in everything you put your hand to” (Deuteronomy 15:10).This sentiment is perfectly captured in Proverbs 14:31: “Whoever is kind to the needy honors God.”

Conversely, there is another part to this verse: “He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker.” Proverbs is, in fact, filled with Scripture clearly showing that God loves the poor and is offended when His children neglect them
The New Testament is equally clear as to how we are to take care of the poor. One verse that nicely summarizes our expected charity is found in the first Epistle of John: “If anyone has material possessions and sees his brother in need but has no pity on him, how can the love of God be in him? Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with action and in truth” (1 John 3:17–18). Equally important is Matthew 25:31–46.

chuksdozie2004 (46) · 7 years ago

Acts 4 vs 32-35

'Now the full number of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one said that any of the things that belonged to him was his own, but they had everything in common. And with great power the apostles were giving their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all. There was not a needy person among them, for as many as were owners of lands or houses sold them and brought the proceeds of what was sold and laid it at the apostles' feet, and it was distributed to each as any had need.'

This is what was God's original intention , that none should want. But yet a lot of people are lacking because we have not given out to them.
Rather than pilling up gifts in this season, let's heed to God's word and help those in need. That's the true essence of Christianity - the true essence of Christmas.

jjudd (39) · 7 years ago

Outstanding! I love the idea to only post how it makes you feel instead of broadcasting what you did. Merry Christmas! 🎄

eveokonma (46) · 7 years ago

This is just awesome. Thank you for bringing this up. I really like you and all your works.
You have a mindset of really inspiring and benefiting those out there. Living in Afeica around Christmas time can numb us to the realities outside our world of abundance and excess. Don’t lose sight of how fortunate we are. Most of the people in the world live off less than $10 a day. You can bet they aren’t stressing over Christmas lists; they’re likely focused on where their next meal will come from. In the United States, millions of people live below the poverty line. Many children have a less-than-joyful Christmas because their parents are absent, in jail or can’t afford presents.
not all about merry making. We must also spare time to reflect on the essence of the period which is the love of God for humanity. This unquantifiable love is summed up in the popular bible verse John 3: 16 “For God so loved the world that he gave us his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him will not perish but have eternal life.”When we ponder on God’s love for us, we too are encouraged to share love with others, to embrace peace and be our brother’s keeper.
James 2:14-17
What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him? If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and filled,” without giving them the things needed for the body, what good is that? So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.

walner (52) · 7 years ago

I liked it so much your video, i feel so happy now that There are people like you, Nice Post

nancy7819 (45) · 7 years ago

This is just too noble. I love steemit just for this. I didnt know we have gone this far. Reaching even those who are not on steemit. I have to be a part of this. Thank you for this initiative.
Matthew 25:35-40 “For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.’ Then the righteous will answer him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? 38 And when did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? And when did we see you sick or in prison and visit you?’ And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.”
I was handing out Bible tracts once on a hot summer day and this man I gave one to was a self-professing atheist but you know what he did? He asked me to come into his house and cool off then he brought me a cold bottle of water. I then told him that you actually did this for Jesus. He thought, “What? What do you mean?” Then I repeated these verses to him and he was amazed at how Jesus looks at what we do for others as doing it to Him. I think I made this man think. I hope it sunk deep into his conscience. Maybe I’ll see him in the kingdom. When you visit the sick, when you visit those in prison or write letters to them, when you give clothing to the poor, and when you give someone a drink…like this man did to me, you actually do it to Christ. This is a scripture i am always conscious of at all times.
For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.’ Then the righteous will answer him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? And when did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? And when did we see you sick or in prison and visit you?’
This alone lets me know that everything i do for others, i do for christ. So that really keeps me going. Thank you @gavvet for this noble cause. I will be a part of it 100%

raymondsvictor (36) · 7 years ago

wonderful

rooneey (60) · 7 years ago

It is a great challenge.. Actually, we can appreciate what people do to us at least by making him smile and happy stay with us.. This month ia a great mont with full of bless of God. Beside, this December is also my birthday time. Thanks

deyu (46) · 7 years ago

Amazing ideea , is a pleasure to join to this challenge. I decide to participe!!

biglipsmama (63) · 7 years ago

What a fabulous way to shine the spot light on giving, everyday of the year is an opportunity to give to others.
Giving doesn't have to be materialistic it can can be just like this post sharing knowledge and putting a smile on someones face to feel good, which flows in to their day.

samic (64) · 7 years ago

Beautiful what happens here, i love this. I vibrate with this good energy.
We all need to receive something from someone, however, giving makes you happier, because the happiness of the person receiving, contributes to you to fill your glass of happiness. Money and goods are necessary for a certain purpose, however the most precious gift that we can give is love, the world needs love. Even the most heartless one needs more love.

azzamash (32) · 7 years ago

Awesoime this is great

anneke (69) · 7 years ago

Over this time of year I think a lot of people is giving, and that is wonderful, but I do believe that not mentioning what you have done for others and just doing it and knowing how much it means to them is thanks enough and that feeling to give to others and make their lives a little easier must be safely tucked in our hearts. It is not what you do when others see you, it is what you do when nobody is watching. Inspiring post - great idea - cannot wait to read all the wonderful writing that will come from this

abmakko (55) · 7 years ago

There is always more space for positivity in this world :)

lorreta (46) · 7 years ago

Thank you so much. Inhave to say i love anything related to reaching rhe world.
This is a great vision i must say
We read throughout the Bible that God is the defender of the orphans and widows like in Psalms 68:5 that He is a “Father of the fatherless and protector of widows is God in his holy habitation.” It’s not only visiting them when they’re lonely but about visiting them “in their affliction.” Their affliction might be the loss of the widow’s husband and the children’s father. Jesus loves the children and He knows that love is a verb…it is what you do so what you do is show the widows and the orphans what love is by your actions. Love is helping them where they need it (food, clothing, lawn mowing, etc.) and we can be a father to them who have no father and a helpmate to those widows who have lost theirs.
Hebrews 13:16 “Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing
When the Scriptures talk about pleasing God then we know it must be important. This was part of the reason that the early church grew so rapidly as we read in Acts 2:44-45 “All the believers were together and had everything in common. They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need.” What we have been blessed with by God we should be a blessing to for others.
First John 3:17 “But if anyone has the world’s goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God’s love abide in him?”
Philippians 2:4 “Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.”
Proverbs 19:17 “Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed.”
I am glad you are doing this. I am already a part of this

for91days (71) · 7 years ago

Funny thing is, in Germany we only have to wait for 24 days to get our presents :)

christianposts (47) · 7 years ago

Awesome. IMHO anonymous giving is the best kind of giving. I love the idea of giving gift cards. To me it's the most stress free way to give anonymously to those in need.
This is because it is small enough to slip into an envelope to tape to a neighbor's door or sneak it onto a coworker's desk. Offer the type of card most useful to the recipient; for instance, a coworker who lives far away and can barely afford the drive into town may appreciate a gas card for a gas station along the way, while a prepaid bus pass suits a bus commuter. An unemployed family down the street may appreciate a gift card to a nearby department store that sells both groceries and home goods; such a card allows them to spend the card in the way that addresses their needs the most. Gift cards work best for recipients you know at least on an acquaintance level -- mailing or gifting them to strangers may mean the cards are traded for other things.

Hope this idea helps.

georgechuks (52) · 7 years ago

Thank you very much for the reminder of the original intent of christmas. I would surely be a part of the project. This is what steemit is all about. Being of importance and value to the world at large.
We are to show love and gift the ungifted, not so much the kind of gifts we usually give to relatives and friends on Christmas, but the life-saving and life-enhancing gifts of the best we have and service to those most in need, especially those who are living on the edge of survival.

For countless poor human beings who dwell in the shadows of our nation and world, unseen and uncared for, such gifts are priceless. Thank you so much @gavvet. You are an inpirational fellow.
You are the reason why i am encouraged everyday.

bridgetoby (47) · 7 years ago

Thanks again. You are an example of selflessness. I really like the outreach. I am sure going to be a part of this.
It’s important to show others the love that we want for ourselves. If you value someone you need to do everything possible to show them that and to make them happy.
Some people simply don’t know how to show love; even though they feel affection and love, they are incapable of showing love. Or even worse still, they show it wrongly, i think this helps alot of us here to see the channel through which God would like to reach many. This word really needs to get to a larger mass of people.
I am just thinking of the Think about the thousands of money that will be spent in excitement; if we could give at least 10% of that to someone who hasn't the same privilege as you have had, it will go a long way put smile on thier faces and make them feel loved and cared for.
So i support this challenge fully, i encourage us all to be a part too.
Thanks @gavvet

lucyc (49) · 7 years ago (edited)

I think a passage of scripture that will be of tremendous value is,

Acts 11 vs 27 - 29

'Now in these days prophets came down from Jerusalem to Antioch. And one of them named Agabus stood up and foretold by the Spirit that there would be a great famine over all the world (this took place in the days of Claudius). So the disciples determined, everyone according to his ability, to send relief to the brothers living in Judea.'

I love the part that said' everyone according to his ability'
I believe we all have different abilities to give, and stating what you gave might make the other person feel like he/she did not do enough. Let's give according to the way God leads us in our spirit, and then let's come and share how we felt about what we've done.
I believe this will make everyone feel wonderful, no matter what quantity you gave.
All the best.

toofunnymemes (49) · 7 years ago (edited)

John 3 vs 16 says,

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.''

This is probably the most popular scripture, but I believe it is speaking volumes on this subject of right giving. God was the first person to make a sacrifice on Christmas day. The moment He sent His son to the world, He had given Him up for us. So, when we give in this season, we are following in His footstep.
Let's make sacrifices just as He did, for the good of those around us.

delighty (46) · 7 years ago

God will not stop blessing you @gavvet. This is really exceptional. I have no option than to be a part of this. I will still spread the word.
The essence of Christianity is love and God manifested his love by giving away a special gift in the form of His only begotten Son - John 3:16. God is love, and love entails caring. Caring comes when a person gives freely and voluntarily to the needy. We are commanded and urged to have pity and give to the poor for whoever does that, lends to the LORD, and he will repaid for his good deed - Prov 19:17. In this season of thanks giving and festivity, we must give for that is the definition of Christmas.

rabbi18 (48) · 7 years ago

I strongly believe that, Man for Men. Every tiny good steps bring us large good for all.

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yaanivapeji (65) · 7 years ago

For me am a natural born giver, so it always makes me feel really good when i give.

I would love to have a lot to give because i like giving. Even on steemit, if i had a lot of steemit power, i know that the community would have felt my impact because i like giving.

gabrielinnocent (50) · 7 years ago (edited)

Ephesians 4 vs 8

'Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest work with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with anyone in need.'

This is a really wonderful passage of scripture. We learn that God wants us to work hard so we can be a blessing through giving.
Some people might ask why do they have to give after working hard, when the people they are giving did not work. But God is making us understand that He has given is the opportunity to give from the earnings of our work.
So let's give in this season.

lowlylutfur (55) · 7 years ago

Exactly, we should take some steps to make the world better for all. The Ways which are mentioned in this video are so usefull to change ourself and if we follow we will be contibutor of better world. thank you!

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hakan8686 (50) · 7 years ago

Türk ata sözü: veren el, alan elden üstündür. Fazla açıklama yapmaya gerek var mi? bay @gavvet. Senin bu paylaşımını görünce insanlığın bitmediğini bir kez daha anladim.

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setapart (52) · 7 years ago

Wowww...i love this, thanks for the reminder. My family and i will enjoy it this christmas. Welldone.

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waitwhaat (33) · 7 years ago

Love this post. I'm a Professional Home Organizer and a lot of times people give me their unwanted Items as a result of a decluttering session. I sell all of the stuff (given that it still has some sort of value) and put the money into a charity account. This is something I do throughout the year, not just around the holidays, and you'd be surprised how much money accumulates. I pick a different charity every year and it truly makes me feel good to be able to contribute to a good cause in some way.

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blockchainttmft (52) · 7 years ago

I donate my birthday every year to charity and want to do the same for xmas, if anyone else is in the same boat and interested in collaborating for a campaign to raise money for an effective charity, reply here.

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robertchr (9) · 7 years ago

Peace

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kdjakirtgl (46) · 7 years ago

Amazing ideea , is a pleasure to join to this challenge. I decide to participe!!

Just Awesome.

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magnata (66) · 7 years ago

Today I went to visit my mother, who recently stayed, without a dad, now she has only me and I try to distract her from her loss. It's just as hard for me, but especially for her.

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sharif77 (55) · 7 years ago

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kawsar (71) · 7 years ago

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akbarbadsha (57) · 7 years ago

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osman28 (41) · 7 years ago

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max1994 (1) · 7 years ago (edited)

I remember this from last year! This was awesome. I have quite a few people that might want to participate in this challenge, so I am spreading the word.

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max1994 (1) · 7 years ago

Nice video thanks for sharing

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dragonking (57) · 7 years ago

#lighttheworld that would be wonderful idea @gavvet, I really like to participate this contest. That's great challenger work to steemians. you every-time provide steemit community from posted important blogs. Our family decided to stay with your challenge. You`re genius and honorable steemian in this platform and always honest and truly me.
Thank you for giving fabulous topic.

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sujanbarua1 (53) · 7 years ago

super post dear friend,,,, yeah we should do something for those people who need help from us... you are very kindly person,,, thanks for your lovely post

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pawansharma (53) · 7 years ago

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rschneider (32) · 7 years ago

It would be much easier if everybody had an unconditional basic income.

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dejaneskimo (64) · 7 years ago

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crissimoes (61) · 7 years ago

What a wonderful post! We should help others to make their life better :)

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agrojaya (57) · 7 years ago

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samymubarraq (58) · 7 years ago

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