Charity: A Lesson Learned from a Board Game

Good day, dear reader. Today, I want to share a story from my past, a tale that taught me a valuable lesson about charity. This story revolves around a simple board game, but the wisdom it imparted is anything but trivial.

The Game of Life

Many moons ago, I found myself in the company of my grandchildren, huddled around a worn-out board game. The game was Monopoly, a classic that has stood the test of time. As we navigated our way around the board, buying properties and trading assets, I noticed something peculiar about my youngest grandchild, Billy.

A Lesson in Giving

Billy, despite being the youngest, was the wealthiest player. He had the most properties and the largest stack of cash. But what struck me was not his wealth, but his willingness to share it. Whenever another player was on the brink of bankruptcy, Billy would step in, offering them a lifeline in the form of cash or properties.

At first, I thought this was a strategy to win the game. But as the game progressed, I realized that Billy was not driven by a desire to win, but by a genuine concern for his fellow players. He was practicing charity, right there on the Monopoly board.

The True Winner

By the end of the game, Billy was not the wealthiest player. In fact, he had given away most of his assets. But in my eyes, he was the true winner. He had demonstrated a trait that is far more valuable than any Monopoly money or property – the trait of charity.

Charity: More Than Just Giving

Charity, dear reader, is more than just giving away money or possessions. It is about empathy, about understanding the struggles of others and stepping in to help. It is about putting others before yourself, about making sacrifices for the greater good.

And this is a lesson that we can all learn from Billy. We may not all have Monopoly money to give away, but we all have something to offer. It could be our time, our skills, or even just a listening ear. The important thing is that we give, not because we expect something in return, but because we genuinely want to help.

So, the next time you find yourself in a position to give, remember Billy and his Monopoly game. Remember that charity is not about winning or losing, but about helping others. And in doing so, you will be the true winner.

Until next time, dear reader, remember to give generously and live kindly.

Kev