- Aug 27, 2008
What defines generosity is not how much you give away, but how much you keep for yourself
Which is to say, if a millionaire gives $500,000 to charity
and good causes - a full 50% of his assets - he has $500,000 left over to keep
and spend on himself.
The impoverished man who gives away $5, but only has 1,000 to his name, gave but 0.5%; however, he has only $995 left for himself.
This makes it by far the greater personal sacrifice. True giving can not be measured by the benefit to the receiver, but only by the sacrifice made by the giver.
He who is destitute yet giveth still, shall be the world's greatest philanthropist.
The impoverished man who gives away $5, but only has 1,000 to his name, gave but 0.5%; however, he has only $995 left for himself.
This makes it by far the greater personal sacrifice. True giving can not be measured by the benefit to the receiver, but only by the sacrifice made by the giver.
He who is destitute yet giveth still, shall be the world's greatest philanthropist.
You are absolutely correct about what defines TRUE generosity...I could almost bet my life that God would agree with what you are saying. Capitalism is a sin and a much greater evil than socialism.
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