I'm a very big believer in the idea that if a Jew lives like a Jew and, as it is written, sets aside tithes or a fifth of his income - then the Holy One, blessed be he, pays him back. I know that from my personal experience. The more I give every year, the more I have.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He claims that tithing or giving a fifth of income brings divine reward, based on his experience.
- In plain terms
- Giving a portion of earnings brings blessings, he says.
- What can you take from it?
- Charitable giving can be spiritually rewarding.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What motivates charitable giving?
- How do you measure spiritual return?
Another view
Correlation does not prove causation; outcomes may vary.
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