Men of Righteousness

"So we urged Titus, since he had earlier made a beginning, to bring also to completion this act of grace on your part. But just as you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in your love for us[a]—see that you also excel in this grace of giving. I am not commanding you, but I want to test the sincerity of your love by comparing it with the earnestness of others."

--2 Corinthians 8:6-8

Every holiday season I dread receiving gifts. Not because I don't like what people give me, or I am afraid they will want something too. It's because I would much rather give than receive.


To me there is a joy in seeing someone else receive a gift that puts a smile on their face. I admire the gift that God's bestowed on my best friend Seth. He is a man who truly has the gift of giving. If he had only one shirt left in the world and he saw that you needed it, he'd take it off his back and give it to you.

I've learned so much from him in that area. God has allowed him to be humble in his actions and not losing himself along the way. The first present he ever gave me was the best I've ever received.

Tic tacs.

To you that may seem like a simple and easy gift to give. But the simplicity of it and the thoughtfulness behind it, meant the world to me. Seth new I was a die hard tic tac fan and he thought of me when he bought them. Gifts like that make me happy.

Seth is the most amazing guy you could ever meet. As of late I've been talking a lot about him to my new friends describing different scenarios that we've experienced. Sure he has his faults like everyone else, but he more than makes up for them with his kind heart.

Today guys, let's try to give in the spirit of the Lord. With, a mind of service and a heart of praise.