Our greatest fulfillment in life is in the act of giving. When we give to
others, we feel a shared joy. For in making there life better, we feel joyous and have thus made our life better.
Giving leads to humility and wisdom. Giving is God's way, and when we
give we emulate Him and please Him.
There is immense elation in giving what another needs. The joy obtained
from giving is far greater than that of receiving from others.
Giving is much more than merely material gifts. One can give time,
energy, talent and creativity, advice, a listening ear, a kind word of
encouragement, love, moral support, spiritual guidance, and even forgiveness, for forgiving others is also a form of giving. Those who are in a position to give must be grateful to God that they have the opportunity to give and share joy with others. When we give to others unconditionally, we are rewarded manifold.
When judgment day arrives, we are judged by what we contribute to the
growth of others, to our neighbors and friends, to strangers, and to society
at large. Here on earth, we live in a world where material wealth, money,
and possessions may impress others, but our actual net worth is calculated
by the measures of our willingness to give, without an eye on profit.
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