IF OUR GIVINGIS UNAPPRECIATED - Continue

 Avoid questioning other people's motives.  (1 Corinthians 13:7) If others do not express appreciation, we could ask ourselves: 'Ae they truly unappreciative, or did they simply forget to express appreciation?' Perhaps there are other reasons why they did not respond as we may had hoped.  Some may feel deep gratitude but have difficulty expressing it. They might be embarrassed to receive help, especially if in the past they were the ones helping others. Whatever the case, Christian love will move us to make allowances for our fellow believers and to keep finding joy in giving. - EPHESIANS 4:2.

Be patient. With regard to being generous, wise King Solomon wrote: "Cast your bread on the waters, for after many days you will it again." (Ecclesiastes 11:1) As these words indicate, some may respond to our generosity long after the fact-"after many days." Consider an experience that highlights this truth.

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