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Advance Praise for Being Generous

Ted Malloch makes a convincing and fascinating argument that humans are hard-wired for generosity, and that for both individuals and society, it is truly more blessed to give than to receive.

Cherie Harder, president, The Trinity Forum

We need compelling arguments that all of us are called to imitate Gods generosity. This book offers such arguments and helps its readers build a bridge from self-centeredness to generosity.

Miroslav Volf, Henry B. Wright Professor of Theology, Yale University, and founding director of the Yale Center for Faith and Culture; author of Free of Charge: Giving and Forgiving in a Culture Stripped of Grace

Dr. Malloch draws on ancient wisdom and modern science to resurrect the neglected virtue of generosity. This lively book will nudge many of us away from the inertia of selfishness. From Oprah to Bill Gates, many have discovered the joy of being generous. Many more will as a result of this timely book.

Paul Zak, professor of neuroeconomics,
Claremont University

Ted Malloch does a beautiful job of weaving together theory and narrative, exhortation, and science on generosity. Bravo!

Stephen G. Post, PhD, director, Center for Medical
Humanities, Compassionate Care, and Bioethics,
Stony Brook University, and president, Institute
for Research on Unlimited Love

Wise people take time to think. In this book Theodore Malloch invites us to listen in as he reflects publicly on generosity as both a religious virtue and a philanthropic practice. In his musings he explores the religious underpinnings of generosity as exemplified in the worlds great religious traditions. The upshot is a book captivating and informative in its perusal of history, theology, economics, sociology, and philanthropic practice.

Bill Enright, director, The Lake Institute
on Faith & Giving, The Center on Philanthropy
at Indiana University

[Being Generous] explores the inner life animating the current wave of generosity, tracing the flow of grace from soul to community to world.

Paul Schervish, director, Center on Wealth
and Philanthropy, Boston College

We need this book. Not only does Ted Malloch hold up for us wonderful past models of generosityhe also shows us how a generous spirit is crucial for human flourishing.

Richard Mouw, president and professor of Christian
philosophy, Fuller Theological Seminary

Theodore Roosevelt Malloch offers a valuable look at the history, intent, and spirit of giving, and he advances a powerful idea: giving is not only natural, but also a fundamental part of moral health. Malloch contributes generously to the pursuit of a civil society. This book is a rewarding read for those who invest themselves in advancing the common good.

Brian Gallagher, president and CEO, United Way

The Salvation Armys partnership with both private and public philanthropy continue to bring comfort to the needy, while the proclamation of Gods redemptive love offers individuals and communities the opportunity to enjoy a better life on earth and a place in Christs everlasting Kingdom. Being Generous articulates the American relationship to charitable giving in a most powerful way.

Israel Gaither, national commander,
The Salvation Army

Ted Malloch develops with great sensibility and clarity the spiritual, psychological, and social roots of generosity. This argument is both compelling and inspiring. It, simply put, will make you a better person.

Joseph Johnston Jr., retired partner,
Drinker, Biddle Reath LLP

In reading and then practicing this book you will understand what generous virtue isjustice and fair dealingas it leads to true happiness. I pray that the Lord will look kindly on this great gift, presented by his faithful servant.

Pere Nicolas Buttet, moderator and spiritual director,
Fraternite Eucharistein, Switzerland

Ted Malloch tackles a critical issue for our timephilanthropy. Young people instinctively know today that we are to have compassion for others and serve our communities. Ted gives voice to the why generosity is important. He also draws on a wealth of understanding.

Chuck Stetson, chairman, Essentials in Education

We discover peace through (and in) the realization that the whole of existence is reflected in the parts, and from the parts comes the ever-greater whole. What Ted Malloch has done with the understanding of gift rooted in human generosity is help us discover that the whole world needs the whole world.

Abdul Aziz Said, Mohammed Said Farsi Chair
of Islamic Peace, School of International Service,
American University

Malloch is absolutely right that generosity is a critical virtue for human flourishing. Faith-based contributions to civil society are indeed rooted in what he forcefully describes and here advocates!

Jay Hein, former director of the White House Office of
Faith-Based and Community Initiatives

Finally a book that makes the principles of biblical generosity relevant for the 21st century! This is a new Bible.

H. Skip Weitzen, author, Hypergrowth

We need to see ourselves, first and foremost, as receiversgrateful, joyful recipients of Christs graceand only secondly as givers. I know this book can serve you on your journey of generosity. Read it and become an increasingly generous giver.

Todd Harper, executive vice president, Generous Giving

Being Generous

All royalties from the sale of this book will go to GlobalGiving. GlobalGivings online marketplace allows donors to find and fund (IRS tax deductible) grassroots projects that appeal to their specific interests. GlobalGiving offers projects in more than one hundred countries featuring a variety of initiatives ranging from education and health care to economic development and the environment.

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Being Generous

Theodore Roosevelt Malloch

Templeton Press
300 Conshohocken State Road, Suite 550
West Conshohocken, PA 19428 www.templetonpress.org

2009 by Theodore Roosevelt Malloch

All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the written permission of Templeton Press.

Unless otherwise indicated, all scripture references are from the King James Version (KJV).

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Malloch, Theodore R.

Being generous / Theodore Roosevelt Malloch.

p. cm.

ISBN-13: 978-1-59947-316-1 (alk. paper)
ISBN-10: 1-59947-316-X (alk. paper)
ISBN: 978-1-59947-362-8 (ebook)
1. Generosity. I. Title.
BJ1533.G4.M34 2009
177.7dc22

2009010013

Printed in the United States of America

09 10 11 12 13 14 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

For
everyone who struggles to be more
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