STOP AND THINK – By grasping onto what we currently have . . . we lose out on better goods that we might have gained. (Christian Smith and Hilary Davidson, University researchers)
The authors continue: “Giving money, volunteering . . . being a generous neighbor and friend . . . are all significantly, positively correlated with greater personal happiness, physical health [and] a stronger sense of purpose.” When we learn to give our time and money generously to others, we find the “better goods” of personal joy and satisfaction.
Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. (2 Corinthians 9:7)