Lately in my works on community projects, my trail of thoughts went far and wide.
In this world we live in it is easy to get confused, with all the new world technology and worldly political ideologies that are affecting all of us through every step of our lives.
Yet here as Steemians, we are free to express ourselves, with words and deeds. Blockchain technology has made it possible for us to combine freedom of expression and the possibility to do good in this world. It may not be the only platform in life where this is possible, but it is definitely another one, one that has opened up an entire new array of possibilities.
In this post I wish to concentrate on one of these possibilities, the option that we have available to each and every one of us, “Delegating Steem Power (SP)”.
Many of us have already delegated SP to the various support services on this platform, many shall do so when they feel that they can do so without disrupting their personal economical plans here. There is no right or wrong, as it is an individual decision and we are after all, individuals.
However, when we look at the broader picture here, the fact that we all came here as “Minnows”, starting off with all sorts of questions and uncertainties, many of us did feel ‘welcomed’ when we found out about the support services. Simple services that for example gave a small yet welcoming vote to our posts.
These services that supported us and as shall many more new services in future, as this platform grows, all depend upon the support of us “Steemians”.
I am sure that many reading this have already read various posts about this. However, I wish to address this from an angle that we may not have looked at to date. As people who support the idea of an Assembly of Christians on the Steem Blockchain, which we have named: Steemchurch.
Every person can choose between right and wrong. Every person can make mistakes in life. There is no person on this earth who has the right to cast the first stone. Let us keep that in mind when addressing topics such as this in our future.
So, when looking into the already vast list of support services on Steemit, let’s remember what it was like for us when we first got here. Let’s remember that many people had already to date loaned SP to these services so that we may feel welcome. As our community here grows it shall be important for each and every one of us to contribute. It should be after all, a goal, to be able to contribute and help make the Steemian experience better for everyone.
How much should a person delegate?
This question is a common question and it is best answered here with a simple verse from The Holy Bible.
"The eye of a needle" is scripture quoting Jesus recorded in the synoptic gospels:
I tell you the truth, it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God. When the disciples heard this, they were greatly astonished and asked, “Who then can be saved?” Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”
Mathew 19:23-26
Parallel versions appear in Mark 10:24-27, and Luke 18:24-27.
The question should not read, “How much” as this is a relative thing.
The Steemians among us with only a few hundred SP obviously cannot delegate as much as a Whale or a Dolphin. However, when a Minnow does delegate, remember the above verse from The Holy Bible. Which was depicted in a movie as a scene where a little poor lady, discreetly put a “penny” into the donation bowl, while a rich man boldly and loudly made it known that he was putting in hands full of gold.
We can all contribute and every contribution is always welcome. The largest and most welcome contributions are those that are from the heart. The ones that are given with the intent to do good and not “self promotion”.
With the ecosystem being the way it is and the communities being so diverse already at this early stage, it is good to set the example, as long as your intentions are to ensure that the information about your contribution is transparent and open to the public. We should at all times keep in mind that we are not a “secret society” and any such societies cannot be considered as good, as they seek to “divide and conquer”. The only way to ensure equality is transparency and an open and public approach to our actions. Transparency should be supported and not left to those who “investigate” others for whatever reasons.
We can, each and every one of us, with our deeds help make this platform better for everyone. Along with all the justifications we have read from others for delegating SP to the great services out there, lets keep in mind the story that I have quoted in this post. Remember that we are all equals as people, when it concerns doing good deeds for the right reasons.
I hope that this short post here, on the topic of “Delegating SP” can add a new light on how we as Christians can look upon this option. How we can within our own hearts know that our deeds are more than just a “monetary” value.
One thing that I have learned through my life, is that life on this earth is very short and when we do things, we should do them for the right reasons. We may stumble along the way, but if our intentions are sincere we shall get back up and continue on trying to do good.
Thanks for reading this post.
