Sacrificial Giving

Alexis and her friends from PentiumSeven (an online Christian organization) started organizing charity events through Sacrificial Giving.

Why do we call this Sacrificial Giving?

Some of us are actually financially comfortable and giving does not cause any discomfort--and thus giving -- is intentionally a "gift".

For example, if one's earning per month is $10,000 USD and you have about $100 to charity- and that person does not support a family but just himself--then that is a "gift"/

However, many of us does not live with a $10K paycheck everymonth, so giving that $100 is a"sacrifice".

If you are a Single parent, juggling your time between work, family and volunteering--then the time you gave for volunteering is a "sacrifice".

Most of the members of Pentium Seven--happen to be in that 2nd category--giving with overflowing hearts coming from shallow pockets and busy life.

Why Sacrifice then?
Why sacrifice our resources, time and money for people we do not even know? Because this is what our faith in God and our hearts "moved" us to do..

Even for some of us who are not spiritual, are always moved to give anynomously---but most often than not--this "gift" giving rather than sacrificial giving. Although both "gift" giving and "sacrificial" giving are often driven by love for fellowmen, certain minority group or love of country. "Sacrificial giving" has deeper roots and is driven by

1) A recognition that God, not ourselves, is our provider

2) A desire to place God first in every aspect of our lives

3) A quiet confidence in the Lord's protective care;

4) An ability to distinguish between wants and needs;

5) A deeper consciousness of society's materialism and consumerism;

6) A keener appreciation of the world's poor and how we should and can alleviate their pain and poverty; and

7) A sense of serenity and satisfaction

8) love of country and fellowmen

Refer to
http://penthiumseven.multiply.com/
to know more about Pentium Seven