The Importance of Giving to a Good Cause

The real motive behind giving large sums of money may be to gain social status and attention, but what truly matters is that the money goes to a good cause. Even if donations are made with impure motives, if they inspire others to give, it is still beneficial. Keeping donations anonymous, as advocated by Jesus and Maimonides, ensures that recipients do not feel indebted or publicly humiliated by accepting charity.