Quotes about Giving

Some have said that the power of a Redeemer would depend upon two things: first, upon the richness of the self that was given; and second, upon the depths of the giving. Friend and foe alike are agreed on the question of the character of Jesus Christ.

His father had always stressed that the comforts they enjoyed came with a responsibility to give back. In the words of the Bible, "To whom much is given, much is required.

always stressed that the comforts they enjoyed came with a responsibility to give back.

He who bestows his goods upon the poor shall have as much again, and ten times more.

The world's way of pursuing riches is grasping and hoarding. You attain My riches by letting go and giving.

Give generously of what you have, and if you don't have much, give little generously.

One thing that has to cease among Christians is the appeal to an audience to give with the promise of getting something.

Then Martin says, as if he is writing a commentary on Matthew 6:19—24: "The acid test is not what we say, but what we do; not what we promise in words, but what we actually give in money.

Self-sacrifice is essential to leadership. You will give, give all the time.

As we give presents at Christmas, we need to recognize that sharing our time and ourselves is such an important part of giving.

The charming aspect of Christmas is the fact that it expresses good will in a cheerful, happy, benevolent, non-sacrificial way. One says: "Merry Christmas"—not "Weep and Repent." And the good will is expressed in a material, earthly form—by giving presents to one's friends, or by sending them cards in token of remembrance.

If you want to double your happiness, pour it into someone else.