Zell Kravinsky is a real estate investor, millionaire, and philantropist, giving away millions and ... his kidney to a complete stranger.Why?
"To withhold a kidney from someone who would otherwise die means valuing one’s own life at 4,000 times that of a stranger."
Kravinsky even goes as far as to say that if you don't give away something that can save someone else's life, you're taking a life, ... it is like murder. Many have criticized Kravinsky for his extreme philanthropy. But who is to criticise someone for doing good?
Jesus says:
Sell what you have and give the money to the poor. (Lk. 13:1) ...
I tell you not to worry about your life. Don't worry about having something to eat, drink, or wear. Isn't life more than food or clothing? (Mt. 6:25)
I honestly feel a little bit disturbed by the radicalness of Jesus words. I'd like to read his words as "not litteral". But I can't help thinking that I'm finding excuses not to give my whole life as He did himself. Of course, I'm willing to give some money at times, I'm willing to spend time for good causes, but to give a kidney or even my whole life?
In the interview Kravinsky says:
"everyone has an opportunity to leave the world better off than today... we should consider ourselves saving or destroying lives everyday".Kravinsky,philanthropy,Jesus,giving,kidney
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