Its_Better_to_Give_Than_to_Receive

It Is Better To Give Than To Receive St Francis of Aussi once said, “For it is in giving that we receive”. With this quotation, St Francis of Aussi is defining the fact that when one gives, he/she tends to receive. The receiver is not the only one who gains or receives but the giver, in a better and different way; however, this does not seem to discourage people from thinking that it is only the receiver that gains. Giving is the best way to receive but more often people feel depressed having to give not knowing the benefits. Unfortunately, people already have the mindset that they are losing when they give and this leads to them losing out on other things he/she would have received in a different way. It is better to give than to receive because it is reciprocal, earns one respect and recognition, and helps to fulfill ones religious obligation. Firstly, it is better to give than to receive because it is reciprocal. Giving is a reciprocal act, the giver always tend to receive back but not necessarily exactly what he/she gave. So when one gives, he/she does not stand a chance of being a loser but a receiver in a different way. For instance, those who give their money and time to help the poor and needy receive joy knowing that that they are helping save the lives of people ; joy may seem small to receive in return for money or time but it is one thing a lot of people are lacking currently in the world. Another instance is, when someone assists a friend in an assignment or pay a debt, he/she could one day be assisted by someone else in any area he/she is in need of help. Secondly, it is better to give than to receive because it earns one respect. Giving does not necessarily have to be to a friend but charities, foundations, societies, and the poor. When one gives his money and time to help those people in need they are always respected and recognized for their effort in helping to change the lives of the poor and those in need. For instance Angelina Jolie is a well known actress across the United States and all over the world but she is also known as a United Nations goodwill ambassador for her efforts in trying to eradicate poverty all over the world. Another example will be Former president of the United States Bill Clinton, who is now not only known as man who ruled the United States for eight years but also known as United Nation envoy to countries that are stuck with poverty like Haiti and all over Africa. Lastly, it is better to give than to receive because it helps to fulfill ones religious obligations. Givers often give, not because they want to, but it could also be obligatory to their religion to give things in order to be free from any ordeal. For instance In Christianity the Bible encourages Christians to give alms or money to the poor and needy, this is often called tithing while in Islam the Quran encourages also Muslims to give a small amount of their wealth to the poor and needy which is often called zakat. In conclusion, for the reason that giving is reciprocal, earns one respect and helps one to fulfill ones religious obligations, it is better to give than to receive. In the act of giving no one is a loser, one loses only when he/she does not give, so when one give he/she tends to receive . When one gives he/she does not only receive material things but also respect and recognition; for trying to help save the lives of those in need, the society will recognize you and honour you for your efforts. Giving is also an act of justifying one’s self spiritually, it is done in other to free one’s self from any sort of ordeal. In my opinion I believe that one does not need to be called upon to give, but it should be a way of life.