A book by a top professor at The Wharton School, the business school at the University of Pennsylvania, identifies some individuals as “givers”—who give without concern for what they may get back—and some as “takers”—who want to receive more than they give and “win” every transaction. The author, Adam Grant, researched which kind of orientation brought more success, both to the individuals and their endeavors. In the end, he found, it was the givers who had better results, especially over the long term.
While perhaps not what you might expect, this result makes sense. It is natural to value giving to others and to feel satisfied and blessed by it. As Christ Jesus instructed his disciples, “Freely ye have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8). And the Apostle Paul writes, “Remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive” (Acts 20:35).
God is infinite and God is good; therefore, there is an infinite supply of good for everyone.
