Being labeled as “kuripot” sometimes stings me. As for me, kuripot (tagalog word) is the equivalent of the word stingy. A kuripot or stingy person gives reluctantly and unwilling to share his possessions e.g. money, service, property, etc. It is synonymous with being selfish. Paul advises us not to have this kind of attitude toward giving:
Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give,
not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
Being described as “matipid” is a lot better. Matipid is a compliment; it means thrifty or wisely economical when translated into English. It is the right attitude for a good steward and on money management. Having this character shows how much we value our blessings (money/possessions). This is one of the positive traits I developed gradually when I was working in a law firm while enrolled in law school (both full-time) to cope up my school expenses, boarding house, food, etc.
Can you see the difference now?
So don’t you dare to call me kuripot again :)
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We're all called to be good stewards. I am sure God is pleased with your thrifty ways.
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