- Thou shalt not regift within the same Sabbath School class.
(If they recognize the mug, the Sabbath School hour will be awkward.) - Thou shalt ideally keep a list of who gave thee what.
Memory is fallible. Google Sheets is forever. - Thou shalt pause and pray before regifting coffee to a conservative.
And maybe check the label for words like organic, herbal, or Postum-adjacent. - Thou shalt never regift a book the giver can quote from memory.
Especially if it’s Steps to Christ and they wrote a note inside. - Thou shalt remove all personal notes, bookmarks, and Pathfinder camporee receipts.
Yes, even the “thinking of you” sticky note. - Thou shalt not regift upward in church hierarchy.
Pastors, elders, and conference officials have already seen this candle. - Thou shalt not regift anything bearing thy initials, thy wedding date, or thy wedding photo.
This includes framed art, cutting boards, and suspiciously specific throw pillows. - We must say this plainly and in love: no, your old 3ABN DVDs are not gift material.
- Thou shalt allow at least one liturgical season to pass before regifting.
Christmas to Easter minimum. Christmas to next Sabbath is a sin. - Thou shalt remember: regifting done in love is still ministry.
And also keeps unnecessary candles out of landfills.
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