Monday, April 16, 2018

Christian Generosity, Sanskrit Karma as viewed by (me!) sandra, tvgp





The hindu and Buddhist name it karma. I think on the whole, people, including seculars and Christians, are more familiar with the term karma; have more exposure to it..  exactly because it is a two-syllable word which translates into a larger meaning/definition.   -and you already know the definition of karma don't you..

The Christians do not have a two-syllable word which encapsulates

but the same principle is definitely in the Bible    -and two, out of how many examples can be found:

Luke 6:38,   2 Corinthians 9:6-7,

To my understanding though, there are distinctions..

karma  -includes reap/reward for past lives in current life

Christians  -current life, generosity/selfishness, in proportion to an individuals acts/deeds; but not just acts/deeds..   motivations/intentions behind acts/deeds..   so you can give, but if it is done without a pure heart, without a joyful, generous heart... if you are giving to manipulate, to be seen, etc.      so, Biblically,  -the heart always factors in; over and over..

and I do believe that is how I've written it, described it, on several occasions  "our God is a God of hearts"

but, on the whole..   I have come to believe karma/generosity/selfishness    -also a spiritual law:

spiritual law = something which applies to all of humanity; not a given faith, or seculars.. but everyone  

and remember, fruits of the spirit; these are   -spiritual laws

In Jesus', heart was always in his givings',    name,    amen.

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and what did Jesus give, to who, for what reason...        this is very affirming; very enlightening.



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