Quote Contemplations

 

“Remember that the happiest people are not those getting more, but those giving more.” ―  H. Jackson Brown Jr.

 

“It is better to give than to receive.”  - Proverb 20:35

 

“The proverb ‘it is better to give than to receive’ means that the act of giving is more virtuous, noble, and spiritually satisfying than the act of receiving. Originating from Acts 20:35, where the Apostle Paul quotes Jesus, the phrase teaches that generosity brings greater happiness and blessing to the giver than the pleasure of acquiring things for oneself.” ^[1]

      I know that to be true. When you give money to someone who is in dire straits, or food to people without, or a winter coat to a homeless person, when given with the proper motivation, is very satisfying. It’s not all about us. God uses us in various ways and scripture is very clear on this front: “But when you give to someone in need, don’t let your left hand know what your right hand is doing.” [Matthew 6:3 NLT] In other words, don’t broadcast what you’re doing for someone, for what you did is no one else’s business. We are not to seek recognition for anything we do in the name of the Lord. A humble spirit is required. Whether anyone knows who gave the gift is of no consequence. The Lord indirectly did it thru you. He moved upon the heart of a person to assist in a tangible way. God is to receive the glory, not us. 

            Until next time, walk with the King & be a blessing.

In His Name & for His Glory,

RL Keller

Bread of Life Ministries

^[1] www.biblehub.com