đ»đŠđ€ Saintly CEO: Why Generosity Matters in Business
God has been infinitely generous towards us. How can we not be generous back?
Hey folks! Gonna have to keep this short today since Iâm writing this after watching the USA forget how to play soccer entirely against Belgium. What a sad night for the US.
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On Generosity in Business
Hey folks! As mentioned above, Iâm going to keep this very brief. Partially because Iâm sad the US lost and want to go sulk. But mostly because I should have written this a lot sooner and itâs already past 10 as Iâm writing this.
Generosity is one of the most important virtues that we can cultivate, especially as entrepreneurs.
God is infinitely generous to us. Creating us in the first place is a supreme act of generosity. We now exist, and by existing have the opportunity to spend eternity in the beatific vision â seeing God face to face.
On top of that, He provides us with literally everything. The earth, family, food, clothing, etc. He cares for us. Not just once or twice a month. Every moment of every day.
If He stopped thinking about us, weâd cease to exist. And no one would remember us.
As entrepreneurs, He is extra generous towards us. Giving us the grace and skill to be someone who builds something. Someone who gets to participate in His care and cultivation of creation in a special way that non-entrepreneurs donât.
Through us, He provides gainful employment. Inventions. Provisions for families. Excess capital to build churches and schools. The power and influence to affect change around us. The care of the less fortunate. The creation of goods for the benefit of others.
He has made us his stewards and set us over many cities.
How generous our God is!
And what are we to do? Give back. Be generous towards others. Offer employment. Give freely. Pay generous wages. Benefit our community. Take care of the poor. Put our time and influence to good use.
Pope Leo XIV often quotes Saint Augustine: âIf you gave a pound of coppers and received a pound of silver, or a pound of silver and received one of gold, you would be delighted at your luck. What you give will certainly be transformed; it isnât gold, it isnât silver, but eternal life that will come your wayâ (Sermon 390, 2, PL 39, 1706). And he explains why: âIt will be transformed, because you yourself will be transformedâ.
We must answer to the call to generosity and take part in the sharing of our gifts.
With boldness and faith, we must be generous like God Our Father in Heaven is generous. For without generosity there is no vocation. A vocation is only begun when someone accepts the invite and gives themselves to its pursuit.
First slowly, then a bit more, and a bit more. Then suddenly, we look back, and weâve given ourselves fully. We hardly noticed because it became so fulfilling. Leaning into Godâs calling. Embracing it like a long-lost friend. Time seems to slow â or speed up, perhaps because we donât know where it goes. Weâre lost in the moment. Loving whatâs in front of us. Fully present. A gift to the other.
Lord, grant us the grace to desire You above all things in life. Each day, Lord, grant that I may love You more and more. Make me like You⊠generous beyond measure.
God Bless & Happy Building
~Silas MĂ€hner
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