There Is a Great Difference

"Then Peter said, silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you." (Acts, 3:6)

It is justifiable to recommend caution to those who are interested in the advantages of human politics, reporting to Jesus, while trying to explain via the Gospel, about certain absurdities existing in social theories.

Usually man made Laws directing individuals addresses the governed, using this format: "Whatever you own, belongs to me."

In Christianity, meanwhile, the inspired lips of the Apostle Peter, assures the ears of all: "What I have, that, I give to you."

Have you meditated over the greatness of the world, when men would be resolved to give that which they possess for the edification of Universal evolution?

In common charitable services, in the institution of public charities, seldom does the individual cede to his fellow man, that which constitutes his own intrinsic property.

In genuine service for the eternal good of all, will there be someone who totally entrusts his perishable earthly goods?

A generous individual will distribute money and his gains with the needy on the path; notwithstanding, he will not register within him the light and happiness that are born from those offerings, if he did not realize these actions with a sentiment of love, which at the root lays his legitimate eternal wealth.

Each individuality brings forth with them, the noble qualities that they have already mastered and with which he will always be able to advance in the area of spiritual acquisitions, of a higher superior order.

Do not forget the loving words of Peter and give of yourself in an effort toward salvation, because, he who is waiting for gold or silver to contribute to good deeds, truly will find himself far from the possibility of helping himself.

XAVIER, Francisco Cândido. Our Daily Bread. By the Spirit Emmanuel. Spititist Alliance for Books, 2003. Chapter 106.