Your motive for giving

[Poker Player]

So, there should never be a reason to give! as the slogan says; " Just do it".

In this regard I have been thinking that there are indeed motives in terms of political ideology.

Normally, someone who is left-wing tends to think that it is the state through taxes that has to collect and redistribute wealth, so that in an ideal, perfect state (which will never exist) no one would be poor.

I don't want to say that it is impossible to be a leftist and give money to charities, etc, but in general I would say that the percentage is lower because of the above explained and more if you live in a country where social democratic policies are implemented, like Denmark for example.

My reason for giving is that it is a good action in itself. I don't have to think of complicated arguments to justify it.

Another thing I have thought in this regard is that it changes the way you are in a positive way. The moment that donating money becomes one more item in your monthly budget like paying utilites or groceries, and you think of other occasions to donate money to the extent of your possibilities, you are moving away from the selfish part that we all have.

[Doan9269]

It is good to give and not grudgingly, without expecting the same oerson you give to respond in return, so many people were found in the place of giving and yet standing by to get noticed that they gave,  it is not necessary showing yourself to others what you have given and to those that likes receiving too much as well, it's a bad habit, learn to start giving so you can also have enough to receive back through your giving habit.

[Maestro75]

3. Givers With Intent
We hear of benefit giving; where give A so later on he will do something for you, or you give so people will think highly of you.
 It's quite sad that these days people have lost the true meaning of giving and replaced it with something else.

 What is your reason for giving?

I call this type political givers. They are hypocrites who pretend to be doing something good for others whereas their real aim is to help themselves. There are so many of them in Africa. They want to be seen while giving to others. Most of them like to record on video their acts of giving, displaying them online. I attitude to giving falls on number 2

I can give even if it is the only money I have on me, as far as I'm giving to help the condition of one situation.

You will have to give us a contact to call to confirm that claim. Am joking. Yes there are some people like that who give even when it drains them. This are the selfless givers.

[Bananington]

What is your reason for giving?

The best intention and motive for giving should be purely to help and show love. Any opportunity to give should be embraced, and contrary to the mindset that some people already have about it is as something you do when it is convenient for you or when you have surplus, giving is something sacrificial and you don't need to have too much to give, but can give from whatever you have.

[Lordhermes]

So that I'll have more, it's written blessed are the hands that giveth than the hands that receiveth. When you give doors of blessings open to you and your business, that's is a natural law of nature. At times, I give to be happy, when I render help and they smile, it gives me inner joy. Giving is gifted from God, everyone should pray for it. Because it's takes courage to give. Especially in a harsh economy  

[Majestic-milf]

I understand that the reason behind someone's act of giving should not be questioned but what I've not still gotten my head around is the group of people who give outsiders more than they give their loved ones. It's understandable that one has to be careful with whom you give gifts to but, I still don't grab the wisdom behind such acts. Can someone help me out?

[sunsilk]

When I give, I do it because I think that's the right thing to do. But when guilt comes in and nobody's there to help me and I just suffer on my own.

I'm thinking that when it's come to others, I'm always there and I help them. But whenever I'm in need of help, nobody's there and willing to help because most of them that I've helped are also needy.

[mm2543363580]

Your motive of giving should be purely to help someone with good intentions and selflessly. It should not involve any selfish motive like anything in return or any reward.

And never publicize your good deeds and intentions, always help quietly as it is said if you are giving someone something with right hand your left hand shouldn't know about it. The irony is people help nowadays to become famous and philanthropist.

[Ultegra134]

I've noticed a pattern of giving in order to receive something in return with the majority of my former friends and acquaintances. This, however, usually switches to always making requests in the near future, since I find giving in order to receive something in return a malicious way of thinking. I always help and give selflessly without asking for anything in return. If I respect someone and I truly count you as my friend, I'll do my best to assist them. However, at some point they are simply taking advantage of you, which is something I don't tolerate. Unfortunately, I've noticed that it's too common for people to use others for their own advantage; it's very saddening, especially if you take into account that I'll do my best to assist someone however I can.

[YinShuiSiYuan]

I've noticed a pattern of giving in order to receive something in return with the majority of my former friends and acquaintances. This, however, usually switches to always making requests in the near future, since I find giving in order to receive something in return a malicious way of thinking. I always help and give selflessly without asking for anything in return. If I respect someone and I truly count you as my friend, I'll do my best to assist them. However, at some point they are simply taking advantage of you, which is something I don't tolerate. Unfortunately, I've noticed that it's too common for people to use others for their own advantage; it's very saddening, especially if you take into account that I'll do my best to assist someone however I can.

Yes rarely someone helps without his selfish motive ,everyone wants something in return. This is how our world is now opportunist and looking for gaining anything anytime.   But in real sense your motive of giving should be for pure helping a person with good intentions, not to take advantage of his situation.

[Techkoy407]

The reason I give is because I want to help others.
because if you give help, don't expect what is given will give back.
because basically it's our obligation as human beings, to help each other.
if you give with the motive of one day wanting to be given again, that's not good, because if what is given doesn't give back to us, it will definitely grow a sense of revenge, and be reluctant to give again.
so in essence, giving must be with sincerity, even if we give a plate of rice, with a sincere heart, it is already extraordinary.
rather than giving a lot, but in the end revenge, because the giver does not give back.

[BryaCull]

It is for personal reasons why people give and the reasons vary from person to person. In my perspective, my biggest motive for giving is responsibility. Different roles as son, father, husband, business associate require me to have strong wills and disciplines to perform well. To be honest, I am not fooled to give anything regardless of my feelings or personal benefits. I have very clear guidelines what should be done and what should not. Am I tired ? Am I depressed ? Sometimes yes but as an adult, I have to take my own responsibilities. No matter what.

[Alisha-k]

Giving is a lifestyle no matter the intent behind the giving the key concern is putting smile on the next person or better still giving the next man a chance to live again. Giving on its own isn't an easy task so many who have so much find it so hard to give so i believe someone who has the mind to share what the have with another no matter their intent should be appreciated