John Piper Quotes

God blesses us so that we might bless others!

Charity never lacks what is her own, all that she needs for her own security. Not alone does she have it, she abounds with it. She wants this abundance for herself that she may share it with all; and she reserves enough for herself so that she disappoints nobody. For charity is perfect only when full.

A man filled with the love of God is not content with blessing his family alone, but ranges through the whole world, anxious to bless the whole human race.

Give and ye shall receive.

Aside from higher considerations, charity often operates as a vastly wise and prudent principle-a great safeguard to its possessor. Men have committed murder for jealousy's sake, and anger's sake, and hatred's sake, and selfishness' sake, and spiritual pride's sake; but no man that ever I heard of, ever committed a diabolical murder for sweet charity's sake. Mere self-interest, then, if no better motive can be enlisted, should, especially with high-tempered men, prompt all beings to charity and philanthropy.

However little of anything you have, you can always find someone who has less. Find that someone, and give to them from the abundance that is yours.

The greater the giving, the greater the living.

We receive from God, then we give to others.

Only by giving are you able to receive more than you already have.

Let us give out of our own bounty, just as God gives to us.

God prospers me not to raise my standard of living, but to raise my standard of giving.

In the spiritual lore of India there is a story that the Lord whispered only one word in our ears when he sent us into the world: 'Give.' Give freely of your time, your talent, your resources; give without asking for anything in return. This is the secret of living in joy and security.

God blesses us more so that we can be more of a blessing to others.

Giving is the highest expression of potency. In the very act of giving, I experience my strength, my wealth, my power. This experience of heightened vitality and potency fills me with joy. I experience myself as overflowing, spending, alive, hence as joyous.

Whenever somebody reaches above their own limitations - I always tell people, the best time to go give is when you have nothing.

Be generous! Give to those you love; give to those who love you; give to the fortunate; give to the unfortunate - yes, give especially to those to whom you don't want to give. You will receive abundance for your giving. The more you give, the more you will have!

Good works are links that form a chain of love" Mother Theresa

Love is giving and it has nothing to do with what you receive.

Money is but one venue for generosity. Kindness is an even more valuable currency.

The charitable give out at the door, and God puts in at the window.

Love is that which exists to do good, not merely to get good.

I do not believe one can settle how much we ought to give. I am afraid the only safe rule is to give more than we can spare.

Generosity is the most natural outward expression of an inner attitude of compassion and loving-kindness .

He who wishes to be benevolent will not be rich.