Millions of dollars will be spent and gifts given and received. I have no problem with that. Giving is one of the greatest things we can do. Every day in the newspapers, movies, television, and radio we hear the heroic stories of people who have risked their lives to save others. Day after day we hear of those who have given their lives to serving the less fortunate or a cause they believe in.
Millions donate their time and money to charities.
Many donate to medical research and hospitals in an effort to save the lives of others. Untold numbers give their offerings to churches that do nothing but build bigger and bigger church buildings. His commands are so simple. Give up your life and take His. Die to yourself and be born again.