Theos-World more on charity
Sep 03, 1999 09:39 PM
by The Clan
Fred wrote re. charity...
>Is there a point where one needs to give up their income producing
>activities and simply serve? Is it better to serve others, and be in
>poverty, or to work hard, earn lots, and give financial support to
>multiple charities? Is the concept of tithing consistent with
>Theosophical philosophy and teaching? Sorry, I don't have the answers,
>but am looking for thoughts and comments on these hypothetical
>questions.
Fred you've certainly done a lot more thginking on the subject than most
people I know! Wow! I'm impressed... you should assess where you need to
give from your heart... .. Basically, we all need to look at our lives and
decide what the right course should be... To me, choosing values over mere
money is important... not trampling over others to make more money...
practice noninjury, reduce personal property so you're not always afraid of
losing it... have what you really need... I mean really need,,, keep it to
a minimum so your life isn't complicated. We have far beyond what we really
need in the USA and we should make our priorities on what really matters...
To me tithing is not where its at... that's a kind of legalism... Examine
your cravings for things and set about reducing them...Live for others and
the energy you devote to others will make you spiritually rich beyond your
wildest dreams !
- Art
lgregory@discover.net
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