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Eye on the world: A deeper impetus for giving
In an article titled “Giving is way up, but for what reason?” The Christian Science Monitor observes that charitable giving in the US has unexpectedly rebounded to record levels. The Editorial Board remarks on a researcher’s finding that generosity largely depends not on material circumstance or self-serving motives, but “... on a person’s perception of ‘living in a world of abundance, blessing, gratitude, enjoyment, security, and sharing.’ ” So, to encourage an atmosphere of giving—financial and otherwise—“American culture needs to stop pounding home a message of scarcity, discontent, and insecurity.”
More ideas on this subject:
“Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits” (Psalms 68:19 ).
Passages from the writings of Mary Baker Eddy:
“To those leaning on the sustaining infinite, to-day is big with blessings” (Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, p. vii ).
“Giving does not impoverish us in the service of our Maker, neither does withholding enrich us” (Science and Health, p. 79 ).
Related articles from The Christian Science Journal and Christian Science Sentinel:
In “The Scientific Plan of Abundance”: “The hope of reward has ever been an incentive to mortals…. In the scientific plan of abundance, the glory of service is the open door of true supply.”
In “Blessings Timeless and Ever Present”: “God's spiritual ideas, which meet our daily needs, are as plentiful today as they will be in the future.” And, “... the sustaining infinite provides all good for His ideas always.”
In “Abundance of Good”: “When one begins to understand that greatness and power and wealth are available for all to share and enjoy, he feels comforted and secure.” And, “All true wealth comes from God and is permanent…. both health and wealth are spiritual qualities.”
The articles above and others dealing with this subject can be found on JSH-Online.com or on CSMonitor.com.