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Can appearances deceive someone when it comes to assessing their character and real occupation? Yes, I think so. In this day and age, appearance is paramount. Many people judge someone by their appearance; they don't want to know their background. What matters is appearance. In fact, many people are deceived by appearance. For example, when we arrive looking neat and clean and driving a car, even if it's only a borrowed one, many people will respect us and respect us. However, if we look dirty and only ride a motorbike, people won't respect us, and they will even look down on us and mock us. They don't want to know our background or our occupation; they only know what they see.
I myself am often deceived by appearances, how could I not be! When I meet someone who looks beautiful and sexy, I wouldn't ask about their background, afraid of offending them, which would ruin the atmosphere. It's natural that in this day and age, appearance is prioritized over origin and real occupation.
Regarding how the donations we send reach their intended recipients or actually reach those who desperately need help, I will of course choose a trusted donation site that is supervised by the government. I don't easily trust unscrupulous donation sites, even if they have posters and pictures that might convince me.
I can't guarantee that the donations I give are actually used for the intended purpose! Many people have come to people's homes asking for donations, claiming to be for mosque construction. They bring photos of ongoing construction and a letter of assignment from the mosque construction agency. The question is, are the donations truly being received and used for the intended purpose? This is a question that remains unsolved to this day.
I also never know what percentage of the commission goes to the donors or what percentage goes to the mosque construction agency. There's no specific oversight, so no one knows whether these donations actually reach their intended recipients!
Furthermore, in my region of Indonesia, particularly in Aceh, there are a large number of beggars operating daily. They are scattered everywhere in urban areas, at intersections, in crowded places, at gas stations, and even in the homes of villagers.
What's worse, and it's a frequent occurrence in my area, begging has become a business for those who are lazy about earning money, even though they are not disabled or poor. They simply exploit the situation to make a profit without having to work. Even though the government has repeatedly taken action against these beggars, there are still many beggars roaming around.
Recently, rumors have circulated about fundraising activities purportedly for donations to the Palestinian people, who are in dire need of assistance following the Israeli attacks. I also wonder if the money I donate will reach the Palestinian people and reach those in need. I can't answer that, but I sincerely give my donation to our brothers and sisters in Palestine.
However, I have faith that every donation and every penny I donate will be rewarded by God. God knows and sees my sincerity in doing so. This concludes my post for this featured contest.
