It is important to note here, that God wants heartfelt freewill offerings. Charity is powerful in its ability to change both the giver and receiver, but the power is lost when the offering is not free, when it is required. Those who see taxes for social welfare as Christian, misunderstand the essential need for freewill giving.
“Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.” — 2 Corinthians 9:7
“Speak unto the children of Israel, that they bring me an offering: and giveth it willingly with his heart.” — Exodus 25:2
“For the poor shall never cease out of the land: therefore I command thee, saying, Thou shalt open thine hand wide unto thy brother, to thy poor, and to thy needy, in thy land.” — Deuteronomy 15:11
“Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.” — Matthew 5:42
“He answereth and saith unto them, He that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none; and he that hath meat, let him do likewise.” — Luke 3:11
“Thou shalt not covet thine own property, but impart it freely…” — Doctrine & Covenants 19:26
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