Asking people for money is giving them the opportunity to put their resources at the disposal of the Kingdom.
Interpretation
Asking for financial support allows others to contribute to a greater cause.
This quote emphasizes the idea that requesting financial assistance should not be perceived as a burden but rather as an invitation for others to share their blessings and resources for a noble purpose. By framing the act of asking for money as an opportunity for others to invest in something meaningful, it highlights the interconnectedness of community and the positive impact of collective resources on a larger mission.
In practice
Using this quote in a fundraising speech to inspire donors.
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It is only in the shadows, when some fresh wave, truly original, truly creative, breaks upon the shore, that there will be a rediscovery of the West.
It is more blessed to give than to receive, and therefore less blessed to receive than to give.
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