The Importance of Giving Without Expecting Anything in Return

Giving is something one should do wholeheartedly and without expecting anything in return. Often we give while inadvertently expecting a favor or something to come our way in the form of gratitude, praise, special consideration, etc. However, this is not the way giving should be intended. True voluntary giving entails giving with kindness and goodness in your heart and then moving on. In Kenya we say: "Tenda Wema, Nenda Zako" which directly translates to do good and be on your way.

Why Giving is Important

Service to others is service to God and giving, as opposed to receiving, is the ultimate form of service to others and, consequently, to God. In the Christian way of life, we are taught that God gave his only begotten son to the world so that we may all be saved from sin. This is perhaps the most meaningful teaching in Christianity and giving is at the core of it.

Giving is Caring

Sometimes we try to overthink the various ways to show that we care for others. We scratch our heads thinking of how to show care, love, and affection whilst we only need to be kind and give. We can show we care by giving protection, love, time and attention, and even physical things that would meet physical needs. For example, providing some food to a street family may be just as valuable as spending thirty minutes with them and hearing them out about their plight.