A Golden Opportunity to Share the Gospel
“Then opening their treasures, they offered Him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh” – Matthew 2:11b.
Today, wise men and women who have invested in gold or other precious metals have seen the value of their investments skyrocket. Some of these individuals are offering their gifts to bring more people to Jesus in partnership with Lutheran Hour Ministries.
“My issue was that I kept thinking about the gold I owned and not God,” says a recent donor. “The only way not to focus on it was to give it away. A few months ago, I went into sepsis, and while in the hospital, God spoke to me. He reminded me of Matthew 19:16-30, where a young man asks Jesus how to inherit eternal life, and Jesus ultimately responds by instructing him to give up his earthly possessions. I needed to get rid of my fortune because I was too focused on it, and so I did. An LHM staff member told me that LHM accepts gifts in gold. LHM reaches all over the world, so how much more could you ask for? Our purpose is for the Word to reach the whole world.”
Donating gold may eliminate tax on the increase in value since you purchased it and provide you with an income tax deduction. You should consult your tax adviser for advice.
If you are considering making a gift of gold or other commodities to LHM, please contact our gift planning staff at 1-877-333-1963 or lhm-gift@lhm.org.