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Charitable in the Broadest Sense |
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Of our five Values, Charity is an easy one, right? Just give a few dollars to some deserving group or person, maybe volunteer now and then.
Charitable acts may be the result of our effort, but the personal value gained goes much deeper. A truly charitable man puts others first in almost every aspect of his life.
When a brother is having a hard time with a class that you have taken previously, rather than going out on Saturday night, a charitable man offers to help that brother study for his test on Monday.
When a brother makes an honest mistake and damages something of yours, a charitable man forgives and puts it behind them.
When a brother is having difficulty coping with an important relationship in his life, a charitable man makes time to listen and support.
When another human being is different than you in one way or another, a charitable man makes room for that difference in his thoughts and deeds, without prejudice or malice and looks at it as an opportunity to learn and grow.
In short, a charitable man willingly sacrifices of himself to help others, regardless of the circumstance, and seeks no recognition in return – period.
The only reward a truly charitable man seeks is becoming a better man.
Our concept of charity is one of our unique qualities – it’s what makes us different from other organizations on campus. Anyone can raise money or give time to a worthy cause. We not only try to help by our actions, we are charitable in the broadest sense of the word.
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