Giving is in opposition to the force of egoism, and balances it, bringing a person to a sense of spiritual gratitude. Effective gratitude is based on the revelation of evil within a person’s egoism and the recognition that there is no potential for good without this evil. Evil is actually good when it brings us closer to others, helping us achieve the true purpose of life, and leading us to the discovery of the energy of all life. As we develop, we become grateful to the upper force that leads us toward the goal and takes care of us by sending us the power of good as well as the power of evil.