It's interesting--- so many times, Christianity urges us to act with total altruism. Yet, you point out the reality of our need to be needed and appreciated. It seems to me that there is, most times, a combination of altuism and some emotional need when we share our gifts. Is that so bad? I think not. Does the helpee care? I think not. It's good to be "real" enough to admit to our "mixed motives" in gift giving. Yes, the "ideal" is altruistic giving,but the reality of mixed motives "ain't" so bad,either!!! Do you all think so?
