No one has ever become poor by giving.

When Hobby Lobby was created in the early 1970s, I was committed to use profits to help ministry work.

The lesson God engraved on my heart that day was while I didn't necessarily need the money, she needed to give it. The exchange itself—both the giving and the receiving—illustrates a key characteristic of Christian community. To open-handedly bless others from the riches God has so generously given us and to open-handedly receive blessings from others binds believers together in an interdependent, Jesus-and-others-oriented web of grace.

But instead, I decided to give a speech about the pride of giving and the importance of doing things without waiting for the government to do it for you. I pointed out that when individuals or private groups were involved in helping the needy, none of the contributions were spent on overhead or administrative costs, unlike government relief programs where $2 was often spent on overhead for every $1 that went to needy people.

Is this the same teaching, when Christ says to the rich young man, Sell all that thou hast, and give it to the poor; and when the priest says, Sell all that thou hast and...give it to me?

Is this the same teaching, when Christ says to the rich young man, Sell all that thou hast, and give it to the poor; and when the pastor says, Sell all that thou hast and — give it to me?

Like Jesus we belong to the world living not for ourselves but for others. The joy of the Lord is our strength.

Ultimately, no man or woman is happy unless they have found a way to contribute beyond themselves.

Spiritual strength frequently comes through selfless service.

By lighting another's candle you brighten your own.

Successful people are always looking for opportunities to help others. Unsuccessful people are always asking, What's in it for me?

For our own success to be real, it must contribute to the success of others.