"If I give all I have to the poor..." (1 Cor 13:3) This is the guiding idea for the church, the mission school, or the women's shelter. They work quietly in the background, organizing time into a beautiful display of colors, sights, and sounds for the benefit of those who are not part of the church.
Their efforts, often unnoticed by the public, are like the steady hands of an artist, transforming the blank canvas of need and despair into a masterpiece of hope and support. They do not seek recognition for their work, for the true reward lies in the smiles they bring to the faces of the poor, the comfort they provide to the weary, and the love they spread in the community.
The genius of the metadidomi, or 'giving', extends beyond mere monetary support. It is a transformative act that gives shape to the kind of society that is congruent with the millennial vision of the new Jerusalem where Jesus rules and reigns. This is not just a donation; it is a deliberate act of congruency that guides us to that future state where the kingdoms of this world become the kingdom of our God and King.