CHARITY

(See also Contributions; Gifts; Giving; Material Assistance; Philanthropy; Relief [for People in Need])

Christian view: scl 13-14; w03 6/1 4-7

designating branch or congregation to receive donations from secular organizations: km 10/07 7

giving to charities: w03 6/1 4, 6-7; g93 6/8 26-27

lotteries for charity: w89 7/15 30

not ‘blowing a trumpet’ (Mt 6:2): w90 10/1 16

example of Jesus: w86 10/1 22-23

examples: w06 1/1 3

Islam: sh 303

Jewish tradition (ancient):

alms atone for sins: it-1 279, 939; w90 10/1 12

secular organizations: w03 6/1 3-4

donated clothing: g01 8/22 29

executive salaries: g93 4/8 28

use of funds: g93 1/22 29; w86 10/1 22

Watch Tower Society:

charitable planning: mwb18.11 7; w17.11 19; w16.11 20; w15 11/15 15