Sunday, November 30, 2014

17. Full Bellies, Thankful Hearts

           We seem to remember about starving children around the world only when our bellies are full. “Recent studies show that we find it easier to turn our eyes to those who are less fortunate when we have enjoyed some abundance ourselves. As Christians, we are designed to both enjoy and share God’s good creation with gratitude and compassion.” People become more generous towards those in need, once they have experienced satisfaction. Jesus taught us not to be gluttony but to live in generosity; and our generosity does not begin because we are full and does not stop just by a piece of pie. We must live daily in the sense of generosity.

        The author if this article, Rob Moll, has the intention to inform. The essay has the writing and format of a story, however, at the end the author transmits a message: that humans especially Christians should be generous daily. That is something taught by Jesus. His tone is persuasive; he wants to make people think especially because it is near Thanksgiving break. His audience is Christians around the world. Throughout his piece he does not want to seem to harsh and demanding; Moll is just trying to send out a message for people to be more generous and thankful for what they have.



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