Giving done voluntarily and with the right motive benefits both recipient and giver. Jesus said ‘there is more happiness in giving,’ as recorded in the Bible at Acts 20:35.
3 The Scriptures assure us that giving brings happiness, so it is little wonder that the Bible describes Jehovah as “the happy God.” (1 Tim. 1:11) He is the original and greatest Giver. Because of him, “we have life and move and exist,” as the apostle Paul stated. (Acts 17:28) Indeed, “every good gift and every perfect present” comes from Jehovah. — Jas. 1:17. 4. What will help ...
First, our goal should be to give Jehovah our best. If we are giving him our very best, we should be happy. (Matt. 22:36-38) Second, we should avoid comparing ourselves with others. Whatever our health, training, or natural ability enables us to accomplish, we should be grateful to Jehovah. After all, we have received everything we have from him.
Practice Giving! Read this story with your child, and enjoy looking at the pictures together.
Chapter 35 “More Happiness in Giving” I KNOW a secret. Would you like to hear it?— It is the secret of happiness. There are a lot of people who are not happy. Some depend too much on what other people do. If someone gives them something nice, they are happy. If no one does something special for them, they are not happy. Now, here is the secret. The Great Teacher said: “There is more ...
Giving does you and others good. It fosters cooperation and friendship. How can you be a cheerful giver?