I give but not to organized religion. I give to food bank I volunteer at once a month. I also give to the women's shelter I volunteer at as well once a month.
I hope to instill this in my children. Growing up my mom volunteered because we were poor and she was a social worker so she could give services! Imagine a social worker helping out free!
It was to show me there were those less fortunate than myself and stop being so darn selfish. And that money wasn't everything.
I like to think that my mom gave way more than 10% of her income by giving her time! I also like to think she will still go to heaven without tithing!
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