Charity is a virtue, an unlimited love given through acts of kindness
Charity is helping those less fortunate than us expecting nothing in return. It is not only about giving money but also having compassion and love for others, giving of ourselves, of our time and energy to help and uplift. Herman Justio explained it as follows: “In my opinion, the nature of love must always reach beyond ourselves. And in terms of charity, the love that we give must be free from selfishness. It is purely a joy to give, and to give more than simply material things, truly because we love others.”
True charity comes from the heart, we must learn to cultivate it within ourselves and also teach this virtue to our children. Charity is giving back to society and to the world, making it a better place for us all to live in. Reaching out to others is not only beneficial to them but also to yourself, you will often find that as you walk away you will have a joyful heart knowing that you made a difference, you will appreciate that which you have more, you will feel a greater love and humility burning within you. John Holmes stated: “There is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting people up.”
My youngest son, a few months ago asked me after giving some money to a beggar at the robot, why I always give even when we have so little? My answer to him was easy and I told him that over the years I have learned that the more I give the more I have, we have never gone short, in actual fact, it always felt to me like we had even more than before. We do not need heaps of money to give, we can give the little we have and still make a difference. We can give a smile, a listening ear, even a hug can go a long way to brighten someone's day.
Two more of my favourite quotes by Mother Theresa: 1)“Love is not patronizing and charity isn't about pity, it is about love. Charity and love are the same -- with charity you give love, so don't just give money but reach out your hand instead.” 2)“Give, but give until it hurts.”
Even some of our very successful businessmen believe that they need to give back to the community if they want to continue prospering. Warren Buffet advised that: “If you’re in the luckiest one per cent of humanity, you owe it to the rest of humanity to think about the other 99 per cent.”
1)“Be the change you want to see in the world.” 2) “The simplest acts of kindness are by far more powerful than a thousand heads bowing in prayer.” - Mahatma Gandhi. We had a terrible drought this year and what touched my heart is how all the believers and none believers got together to accumulate truck loads of water for the areas which had none. We stood together as a community helping our farmers save their herds and flocks. Our act of love, compassion and kindness made a difference.
These words I have experienced first hand to be true. If you feel depressed, lonely or lost, reach out to someone in need. Serving others helps you to focus on something different than yourself and your problems, as you lose yourself in service to your fellow being your burdens will be lightened and you will become a happier person.
“To ease another’s heartache is to forget one’s own.” - Abraham Lincoln
“Beauty is not who you are on the outside, it is the wisdom and time you gave away to save another struggling soul like you.” - Shannon L. Alder
“You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who can never repay you.” - John Bunyan
“Charity sees the need, not the cause.” - German proverb. I hope we will all look for an opportunity to reach out to those who need a helping hand. Enjoy a wonderful week!
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This was a wonderful post, filled with the love of helping others and giving until it hurts. It is always very refreshing to see that there are many truly loving and giving people who reach out without any expectations for self gain. Here in Steemit, I've made many friends who have shown me that selfless giving can really uplift ones soul. This experience has also shown me that it is truly possible to make a difference by showing respect, consideration and care for others. Life can be amazing if we all look towards the positives and truly appreciate our abundance in joy, happiness and love.
You spent a lot of time and effort in your article and it truly showed. My wish is that people will take the time to read you post and grow in their own abundance for giving. Have a nice week ahead @crazymumzysa! ........ Cabbagepatch :D
I always have a smile on my face when I read your comments cabbagepatch, thank you once again for sharing your wonderful wisdom. I love feeling people through their words. We need to always try to stay humble and grateful for all we have as this will keep us grounded and enable us to see others needs. I love giving and trying to make a difference, for me this is my purpose in life. Pray you will enjoy a fabulous week too!
Do good and the world will be brighter!
Thank you singa, love this quote and your words of wisdom.
This is a very moving story, thanks for sharing for me @zuljalalil
I am glad you enjoyed it zuljalalil and thank you for popping in.
Nice post.
I cannot agree less. This is a spiritual tonic and i believe a lot of people will find it very helpful
Thank you very much eurogee. We are here to share, to learn and to uplift each other.
Very nice and meaningful post. We must learn to be servants of others and, somehow, that is an area most of us have to work on. I guess it is just human nature.
Thank you team101. I am surrounded by people in need and it breaks my heart that I cannot do more. We need to be more conscious of others needs and feelings then it will become easier to reach out and to serve.
Love is the answer! Loves more nature, humans, animals. We have to live together under the same wonderful roof called Terra!
Very true, thank you stephan92.
@crazymumzysa nice post
Being kind to others is a great way to live one's life and to leave a legacy.
That is what we often forget. What example do we set and what legacy do we leave behind.
I might suggest our best example of giving out of love is found in our Father in heaven who "gave His only begotten son that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life". Blessings
Thank you for sharing this, sharingandcaring. We need to follow Jesus Christ's perfect example.
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Very true i agree with you on many points on this post charity should not always be about giving material things i say this not that its a bad thing but some of these people are not only in need of material health but rather emotional support they need to feel a sense of worth and appreciation from fellow human beings a feeling that helps them feel more human again despite the hardships this helps them feel better about them selves which gives them hope that there is more to life. thanks for such a great read.
Thank you malama. I agree 100% with you. I always see to it that I get to know the people who collect my garbage, my car guards at the shopping centres, the ladies serving me at the counter and so forth. Showing people you are truly interested in them and care can make such a difference in their lives.
Lovely post. For vows of priesthood, we have to do community work. I remember back in the day we had to do so many hours. I still stick with it, but as I teach, I find it is harder and harder to get people to want to volunteer and be part of the community outwardly. It is good to remember and understand why the charity is so important, no matter how you do it.
Thank you very much for your comment rumdancer. People are becoming more selfish especially with their time, little do they know that the more you do the more you will be able to do.
Very true Crazy. Before I look for an opportunity like an attack helicopter, I will immediately distribute all over here... upvoting everything here now.
Thank you so much, lucky.digger. We all appreciate your generosity. Wish you a wonderful week ahead filled with success and love.
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I am trying to learn to be more giving as I age
I used to teach this to my children when they were younger but now they teach me a lesson or two in giving. I am truly grateful that their hearts are in the right place.