Say for instance, we give gifts because we love that feeling we get from watching them receive the gift, seeing their faces. We actually get something out of it when we give a gift. Is that why we do what we do... for the what i got outta it??? Is this considered selffish or generous... to give?
2006-12-30 16:38:29 · 7 answers · asked by dingydarla 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It's called being Hedonistic--getting pleasure from giving pleasure to others.
Thank you.
2006-12-30 16:45:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Act 20:35 I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.
Blessings come from self sacrifice. It's one of many spiritual laws.
God will ALWAYS bless you when you give, feelings or not.
2006-12-31 00:44:54 · answer #2 · answered by watcherd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
'Tis both. Look at it this way. Life is one big manipulation - if we choose to accept this or not. Everything we do - for the good of others or for the bad - all depends on how it will effect us in the long run.
2006-12-31 00:42:37 · answer #3 · answered by The Pope 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I turn to God for His guidance in all aspects of my life including gift giving.
2006-12-31 00:43:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
of course...just like every one else... It is human nature.... selfish or generous?...optomist or pesimist? all pov
2006-12-31 00:42:56 · answer #5 · answered by idahomike2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Will, it would depend on your motive.
2006-12-31 00:42:24 · answer #6 · answered by *~SoL~ * Pashaa del Ñuñcaa. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
TOO TOUGH TO DECIDE,.
2006-12-31 00:43:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋