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God provides many illustrations in Scripture explaining that He deals with people based on how they deal with others.
“One person gives freely, yet gains more; another withholds what is right, only to become poor. 25 A generous person will be enriched, and the one who gives a drink of water will receive water. 26 People will curse anyone who hoards grain, but a blessing will come to the one who sells it.”
Proverbs 11:24-26 HCSB
Everything is a gift. To hoard material or spiritual gifts for ourselves is not what God intended. We see that clearly in verse 24. The paradox obviously is that when you give, whether that be time, money, love, etc., there is vulnerability and sacrifice. Those who hoard their gifts will be left wanting more. It is an endless cycle of greed. If there was anyone who could speak to this point, it would be Solomon.
“These proverbs should shape our attitudes toward wealth: it should be shared. Stinginess may lead to poverty. Generosity has the opposite effect. Selfishness is foolish because it only creates enemies and dishonors God.”
Nelson’s Commentary