WHY do we give?
So many of the world’s inhabitants are in need of basic survival resources, that those of us who are blessed often feel constrained to give what we can towards helping such persons. Hence we are all familiar with “giving”. The very word presents the idea of being selfless/altruistic, but do we always give out of selflessness?Some of us give because we want to impress others, or repay others or get something in return, so that’s really being “selfish”, not selfless. Some of us give because we may have been coerced/forced to do so, so that doesn’t count either. But, some of us give because we truly ‘want’ to; ‘giving’ gives us joy, makes us feel useful, allows us to share with others as a way of bonding, expressing love or just being kind and compassionate, not expecting anything in return.
Yet even for those reasons, we may be seen as being selfish (but in a good way
).Jesus gave His very Life for us. Was He being selfish (but in a good way)? If so, what did He hope to gain for Himself by leaving His heavenly home, taking on the form of a mere man, living amongst us, being betrayed and tortured, then dying a cruel death? Yes, He lives again (no thanks to us), but even now He continues to give us His love and attention. I’ve often wondered if He ever questioned whether we are worth what He gave/gives. But for Him, it's all about His Motive/s.
For us to give 'selflessly', I think it depends on our motive/s also.
Blessings everyone.
Comments (8)
Jesus gave His very Life for us. Was He being selfish (but in a good way)?"
According to the bible Jesus was not altruistic. He was sent to earth to die.
Jesus gave His very Life for us. Was He being selfish (but in a good way)?"
According to the bible Jesus was not altruistic. He was sent to earth to die.
We give so we may receive from the one we give to, bribery is another word for it..
We give so we may receive from the one we give to, bribery is another word for it..
Jesus gave His very Life for us. Was He being selfish (but in a good way)?"
According to the bible Jesus was not altruistic. He was sent to earth to die.