The book-keeping of benefits is simple: it is all expenditure; if any one returns it, that is clear gain; if he does not return it, it is not lost, I gave it for the sake of giving.
My work in Africa was paid for mostly by American Christians, and I am so thankful for their giving hearts.
Alms are an inheritance and a justice which is due to the poor and which Jesus has levied upon us.
Love is the ultimate giving, an expression of one's best self.
If we want to find happiness, let's stop thinking about gratitude or ingratitude and give for the inner joy of giving.
Giving that is not motivated by love is worth nothing.
I know transplanted human worth will bloom to profit otherwhere.
Each of us spends money on things that we do not really need. You could take the money you're spending on those unnecessary things and give it to this organization the Against Malaria Foundation which would take the money you had given and use it to buy nets to protect children. And we know reliably that if we provide nets, they're used, and they reduce the number of children dying from malaria. Fortunately more and more people are understanding this idea, and the result is a growing movement effective altruism.
He gives only the worthless gold who gives from a sense of duty.
The tithe is God's historical method to get us on the path of giving. In that sense, it can serve as a gateway to the joy of grace giving. It's unhealthy to view tithing as a place to stop, but it can still be a good place to start.
There is a growing movement called effective altruism. It's important because it combines both the heart and the head.
Charity is merely returning what we have stolen.
If rich men would remember that shrouds have no pockets, they would, while living, share their wealth with their children, and give for the good of others, and so know the highest pleasure wealth can give.
