This will not be a long article, since the ideal here is one that goes without saying and essentially falls under the article on kindness. It is necessary for men to be generous for society to continue and for it to advance and continue to function properly, with men’s generosity towards those around them something that not all are naturally inclined towards.
Those not inclined towards it, should be dismissed from one’s thoughts though if later they should necessitate assistance and generosity it should be offered. The reason for this is that a good man is one who does not bear grudges, and remembers instead of them, kindnesses of others far longer than spiteful acts. The reason for this is because of how if all men were to act spitefully, and were to give vent to their every petty desire for ‘vengeance’ against all those around oneself, things would grind to a halt. It is absolutely necessary that slights be forgotten and kindness remembered because though one may struggle to forgive others, society does not forgive petty men.
What is more is that if God should bless a man more than others, he has an obligation to help the next man if he can. Typically, men do not forget this generosity and will likely later reciprocate and be keen to repay this debt of honour. Obligation of this sort must be restored to our civilisations and cultures lest they continue to collapse. As largesse and sharing kindnesses, and supporting one another in the work place and in difficult times, helps oneself because if one is honest one knows that this will not go unseen by God. But do not help others simply to feel better as that doesn’t help anyone, neither does ‘virtue signalling’.
Remember also that all men have tasted desperation, and for this reason if you would have liked a helping hand you must be prepared to first offer it to those around you, when you see that they are in need of aid.
During Christmas, if you know someone to be alone for the holiday, invite them to dinner that they might not dine alone for no man should be alone at such a time. If it is their birthday you can do the same and treat it as an event. If you see that they are struggling or sorrowed, don’t simply say ‘I’m sorry to hear’, you should offer sincere emotional aid and solicitous support. But genuine assistance, with food and time spent with the other person are a MUST if you cannot assist them by offering them support by introducing them to a job that may help them climb themselves out of misery.
If it is misery such as that offered by a divorce or something, this is different, inviting them into your home could be one step in the right direction. As is helping them with having enough money if necessary, to find their feet again and do not ever harm them when they are in such a condition as this is a forfeiture of honour. Chivalry demands that emotional and other forms of support must be given to this destroyed friend, just as protection must be offered to women who are beaten.
Each situation is different and requires appropriate judgement, each scenario requires temperance and kindness, along with patience and diligence. Never forget this.
Totally agree. And you are definitely walking the walk ☺️
Giving must of necessity
Come from the heart of man
All else is but a tyranny
Grabbing what another's earned