And if you do good only to those who do good to you, why should you get credit? Even sinners do that much!
A person who gets ahead by oppressing the poor or by showering gifts on the rich will end in poverty.
But generous people plan to do what is generous, and they stand firm in their generosity.
“If you love only those who love you, why should you get credit for that? Even sinners love those who love them!
And if you lend money only to those who can repay you, why should you get credit? Even sinners will lend to other sinners for a full return.
Tell them to use their money to do good. They should be rich in good works and generous to those in need, always being ready to share with others.