(1) WHO GAVE THE GIFT TO YOU

Some gifts are precious because they were given to us by someone in authority or someone whom we highly esteem. Other gifts, though of little monetary value, are cherished because they come from a dear family member or a trusted friend. This was the case with Russell's gift to Jordan, mentioned in the preceding article.

(2) WHY IT WAS GIVEN

Some gift are precious because they were given, not out of obligation, but out of genuine love. A truly unselfish giver does not expect to be repaid for his kindness.

(3) WHAT WAS SACRIFICED TO MAKE THE GIFT POSSIBLE

Some gifts are precious because they represent a great sacrifice made by the giver. When a person is willing to part with something that is of great value to him and gives it to us, we especially treasure the gift because of the sacrifice.

(4) WHETHER THE GIFT FILLED A REAL NEED

Some gifts are precious because they fill a real need, even an urgent one. For example, how grateful you would be to someone who voluntarily paid for a lifesaving medical treatment that you could not afford! That gift would be priceless indeed, would it not?

Giving thought to those factors can help us to deepen our appreciation for the ransom_God's greatest gift.