Proverbs 11

There is one who scatters, yet increases more;
And there is one who withholds more than is right,
But it leads to poverty.
25 The generous soul will be made rich,
And he who waters will also be watered himself. vv.24-25

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"No one has ever become poor by giving." - Anne Frank

Why do people choose not to give?  Perhaps they think they don't have it in their budget, or they're trying to save up for a need or want, or they don't know who, where or how much to give, or they don't think someone is deserving, or the thought doesn't even cross their mind.  When Anne Frank wrote this famous quote I think she was think more than just monetarily things but also of the time and heart behind the giving.  We are to be wise with our money but not hoarders or stingy with it for that leads to poverty.  As one is generous others will choose to be generous back both with our time, heart and resources just as verse 25 says "he who waters will also be watered."  Do you agree with Solomon in this proverb as well as Anne Frank or are you "holding on to more than is right"?  How have you felt your soul be made rich when you've been generous with your time and resources?