Recently, RazorTV took to the streets and interviewed members of the public, asking them questions about giving to the house of the Lord.
It’s like asking a non-animal lover how they would feel at the passing of their beloved pooch. If you asked me, I would try my best to muster up all my emotions on how I might feel and give a lame “Well, I would really be sad. It’s like… a tragedy, you know.”
Or asking someone how they would spend a million dollars.
Or asking a single what it is like to be married.
To someone who has zero personal experience, all they are bringing across is their own personal opinions, with a healthy dose of imagination.
Which is fine. Except when you ask questions like “Would you downgrade your home to give to the Lord?” and given that this was taken out of context of one of Pastor’s sermons.
The couple who did so, did so as they heard from the Lord and they felt the peace to do so. But there are also many others who didn’t downgrade their homes and yet still gave their best to God during the Building Fund period.
Someone answered: “Donations are all about giving what you can, not going above your means… It doesn’t mean you have to downgrade or to do something to give more. Just give what you can.”
I agree. But the context is Pastor Kong wasn’t trying to solicit donations from the public. It is within the four walls of the church, asking members to pool together their finances for the work of God. Yes, it is considered a donation, but also much more than merely that. It differs from, say, me giving $0.20 to someone selling flags for donations on the street-side.
