His Holiness Pope Shenouda III speaks about the virtue of giving as one of the most important essential virtues in Christian life, explaining that giving is not merely offering money, but it is a practical expression of the love commanded by the Lord Christ.
His Holiness Pope Shenouda III explains that a person will be judged on the Last Day according to his love and giving toward others, because serving the needy is considered serving Christ Himself, as the Lord said: “I was hungry and you gave Me food.” Therefore, giving is connected to salvation and eternal life.
He also confirms that the money a person possesses is not absolute personal ownership, but rather a trust from God, and the person is a steward over it. He must use it to make others happy and help the needy, not become attached to it or worship it.
He also explains that giving is not limited to money only, but includes time, love, tenderness, kind words, advice, prayer for others, and even an encouraging smile is considered a type of giving accepted before God.
His Holiness Pope Shenouda III emphasizes that giving should be with joy, cheerfulness, and love, because “God loves a cheerful giver,” and that a person should give without grumbling or waiting for a return from people.
He also encourages spiritual sensitivity toward the needs of others, so that a person feels the pain and needs of people before they ask, and offers help with love, calmness, and without embarrassing the needy.
He confirms that giving frees a person from the love of money, stinginess, hardness of heart, and selfishness, and develops within him the virtues of love, mercy, generosity, and fellowship with others.
At the end of the lecture, His Holiness Pope Shenouda III explains that a person begins with material and time giving, then gradually grows until he reaches the greatest level of giving, which is to give his whole heart to God and live a life of love and self-sacrifice for others.
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The Sermon on the Mount – Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you – Part 2
His Holiness Pope Shenouda III speaks about the virtue of giving as one of the most important essential virtues in Christian life, explaining that giving is not merely offering money, but it is a practical expression of the love commanded by the Lord Christ.
His Holiness Pope Shenouda III explains that a person will be judged on the Last Day according to his love and giving toward others, because serving the needy is considered serving Christ Himself, as the Lord said: “I was hungry and you gave Me food.” Therefore, giving is connected to salvation and eternal life.
He also confirms that the money a person possesses is not absolute personal ownership, but rather a trust from God, and the person is a steward over it. He must use it to make others happy and help the needy, not become attached to it or worship it.
He also explains that giving is not limited to money only, but includes time, love, tenderness, kind words, advice, prayer for others, and even an encouraging smile is considered a type of giving accepted before God.
His Holiness Pope Shenouda III emphasizes that giving should be with joy, cheerfulness, and love, because “God loves a cheerful giver,” and that a person should give without grumbling or waiting for a return from people.
He also encourages spiritual sensitivity toward the needs of others, so that a person feels the pain and needs of people before they ask, and offers help with love, calmness, and without embarrassing the needy.
He confirms that giving frees a person from the love of money, stinginess, hardness of heart, and selfishness, and develops within him the virtues of love, mercy, generosity, and fellowship with others.
At the end of the lecture, His Holiness Pope Shenouda III explains that a person begins with material and time giving, then gradually grows until he reaches the greatest level of giving, which is to give his whole heart to God and live a life of love and self-sacrifice for others.
“For better translation support, please contact the center.”