You frequently hear it’s more blessed to give than receive. It is also easier to give than receive if you are self-reliant, prideful or lack humility. I am by no means saying anyone has these issues if they decline assistance; there are legitimate reasons to decline, we just need to be aware of our motives.
If everyone gave and no one received, then who would the giver give to, and how would they be blessed by giving if they could not give? There is nothing wrong in humbly receiving; it is not that we expect, demand or think it is owed.
Having recently experienced the other side of the coin, going from blessing others to being on the receiving end; I had a choice to make, accept or decline. Did I pass with flying colors, humbling accepting? Continue reading
Beyond the Silver Coin 