yichusdik – it depends on your perspective. We tend to think how you wrote. But the Chofetz Chaim who used to go around raising for his Yeshiva in Radin was once offered by a rich gvir that he would give the full amount needed for the next 5 years. The Chofetz Chaim refused (despite the fact that it meant more bitul torah for him to go around) and said he’s happy to give him a portion, but he has to save the zechus supporting torah for many more people in klal yisroel. If someone would refuse, the Chofetz Chaim would only be saddened that the person was giving up on a chance for the zechus of supporting talmud torah. (Also see the Zohar on “v’yevaeik ish imo” on the struggle between Sar shel Esav and Yaakov Avinu – will shed alot of light on this topic as well)
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