This is a good but difficult question, because of the word, "real." All answers will be a matter of opinion. Therefore, in my opinion, the real gift is a paradox. It is the idea that giving is the best form of receiving. The books of Acts 20:35 in the New Testament offer this sentiment:
In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember...
This is a good but difficult question, because of the word, "real." All answers will be a matter of opinion. Therefore, in my opinion, the real gift is a paradox. It is the idea that giving is the best form of receiving. The books of Acts 20:35 in the New Testament offer this sentiment:
In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”
If we apply this insight to the text, then we can say that Jim and Della received so much, because they gave. In other words, when they forgot about themselves and sought to give and they actually gave, they saw the priceless expression on each other. Jim was filled with joy in the end in that he could give something to Della that would mean so much to her. Like wise, Della was filled with joy in that she could give something to Jim that would mean so much to him.
The act of giving was the gift they received. To increase the joy in another is the gift. This is why that O. Henry said that they were wise.
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