Wisdom Nuggets: To practice five things under all circumstances constitutes perfect virtue; these five are gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness, and kindness.
- Confucius
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Your approach to giving doesn’t just
show reverence to the receiver but also mirrors your values as a giver.
No other
illustrations paints a clearer picture of this than the story told of a
roadside beggar who asked alms from Alexander the Great as he passed by. The
man was poor and wretched and had no claim upon the ruler, no right even to
lift a solicitous hand. Yet the Emperor threw him several gold coins. A courtier
was astonished at his level of giving and commented, "Sir, copper coins
would adequately meet a beggar's need. Why give him gold?" Alexander
responded in royal fashion, "Cooper coins would suit the beggar's need,
but gold coins suit Alexander's giving."
Giving is not dependent on the nature or level
of the receiver but should mirror the nature of the giver. It is my pleasure to
announce to you that you are royalty. Therefore, always give like the royalty that you are. Let your value
system and true nature be reflected in your giving today.
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