# Ep.72 - Paying It Forward is Wrong

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Podcast: [Rich Young & Powerful](https://stenobird.com/podcast/rich-young-powerful-6291103)
Published: 2025-12-12T20:57:27+00:00
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## Resource

"Paying it forward" may feel like kindness in action, but is it really generosity the way God defines it? In this thought-provoking episode of Rich, Young & Powerful , Andrew McNair challenges the viral trend of one-time, feel-good giving and offers a biblical lens on what true generosity looks like. From drive-thru pay chains to anonymous meal buying, Andrew explores why these gestures, while well-intentioned, often miss the mark. You'll learn: Why paying it forward usually helps people who don’t actually need help How Jesus teaches us to give in secret —not for attention Why real generosity is a habit , not a heroic one-off If you want to move beyond cultural generosity and into a lifestyle of obedient, sacrificial giving , this episode will challenge and inspire you. Listen now—and discover how to invest your life into something that will outlive it. Find more resources at RichYoungPowerful.com/blog . Check out our YouTube channel at Everyday Philanthropist and grab a copy of Andrew’s book, The Giving Crisis at RichYoungPowerful.com/book . Please subscribe, rate, and review! Subscribe to the Everyday Philanthropist YouTube channel for more https://www.youtube.com/@RichYoungPowerful/videos For more resources go to RichYoungPowerful.com/blog Purchase Andrew’s book, The Giving Crisis at RichYoungPowerful.com/book Follow on social media! Follow on TikTok www.tiktok.com/@andrew_mcnair Follow on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewsmcnair/ Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/andrewmcnair/ Follow on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AndrewMcNairRYP Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Find more resources at RichYoungPowerful.com/blog . Check out our YouTube channel at Everyday Philanthropist and grab a copy of Andrew’s…

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