The Taylor Swift Effect: Generosity
Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed.
Proverbs 19:17 (ESV)
Give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you.
Luke 6:38 (ESV)
Considering the generosity of Taylor Smith (which seems to be quite large), and considering the popstar’s net worth (which has reached the stratosphere of billions)…
A biblical argument could be made that the Word of God is being fulfilled, in terms of supernatural returns for what God sees as generosity. Recipients of Taylor’s donations are said to include…
Food banks, charities, individuals,
Schools, symphonies, disasters, museums,
Libraries, relief funds, helpful causes,
“Go Fund Me” page appeals (by the dozens),
And most likely, many more we don’t know.
Actors, models, and talent for Christ
Generosity comes in lots of forms: time, money, supplies, and acts of service.
In the 2nd part of God’s LOVE COMMAND (which Jesus said supersedes ALL commands), we’re strictly ordered to LOVE OUR NEIGHBORS. This prompts 2 questions:
Who are our neighbors?
Where’s our neighborhood?
Here are MY answers. (You may have your own)
Neighbors come in all lifestyles and colors. They may be nice, or they may be grouchy. They may or may not know who Jesus is, but they can meet Him through our giving hearts, witnessed in acts of generosity!
Today, social media redefines the meaning of both "neighbor" and “friendship”, because parasocial relationships are considered by top psychologists as meaningful factors of mental health!
When you GIVE your talent to your neighbors, you’re offering them the love of your King.
The Taylor Swift Effect: Generosity (Part 8)
NOTE: God is my Ghostwriter. If what I write is good, it’s from God. You may see notes to 'Actors, Models & Talent for Christ.' If you think you're not in show business, think again. Shakespeare said, 'All the world's a stage and all its men and women merely players.’ Mostly true. But you're not merely players. You are messengers and ambassadors for the King of kings.
LINKS, NOTES & THINGS TO CONSIDER
Famous Philanthropists: Taylor Swift | Project Heart
How Much Money Has Taylor Swift Donated To Charity This Year? What We Know - Newsweek