It is primarily motivated by a deep love for God and a desire to imitate his merciful and generous personality. ​ — Matthew 5: 44, 45; James 1: 17.
( नीतिसूत्रे ३: २७, २८; याकोब २: १५, १६) अशाप्रकारच्या दानधर्माने देव संतुष्ट होतो.