Posts with the tag “generosity”

"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.'" - Acts 20:35Generosity is the natural overflow of a grateful heart. When we understand how much God has given us, we can't help but share with others. This doesn't mean giving beyond our means or ignorin...  Read More

"If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given to him." - James 1:5James offers us one of the most encouraging promises in Scripture. When we find ourselves facing decisions that seem beyond our ability to navigate, when we're unsure of the right path forward, we have a direct line to the source of all wisdom. God doesn't just posse...  Read More

“You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion.” - 2 Corinthians 9:11 Resurrected people live open-handed. We don’t have to clutch our time, gifts, or resources, because our security is anchored in an empty tomb, not an overflowing bank account.Paul links generosity to resurrection. Since Christ gave everything—His very life—we're invited to echo that abundance. G...  Read More

"But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you" - Matthew 6:3-4 One of the greatest truths Jesus reveals in Matthew 6 is that God notices what others overlook. He sees what happens in private, and He weighs not only our actions but also our intentions. This means...  Read More

"But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret" - Matthew 6:3-4 When Jesus talks about giving, He’s not just talking about money. He’s talking about motive. He’s pointing to a deeper way of living where even our kindness is not for show. That’s what makes this command so different from what we’re used to. We live ...  Read More

"Thus, when you give to the needy, sound no trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be praised by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward." - Matthew 6:2 In the days of Jesus, giving at the temple was a public act. Inside the Court of Women stood thirteen offering boxes made of metal, each shaped like a trumpet. The tops wer...  Read More

"But when you give to the poor, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you." – Matthew 6:3-4 There is a quiet confidence that comes from doing the right thing for the right reason. Jesus never told us to stop giving, serving, or living with purpose. What He warned us about was doing all of t...  Read More

"But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret." – Matthew 6:3-4 Jesus did not suggest that generosity is optional. He expected it. What He corrected was not the action itself, but the heart behind it. He called His followers to a higher standard, one that refuses to make generosity about attention, approval, or a...  Read More

"So whenever you give to the poor, do not sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be praised by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward." – Matthew 6:2 In Matthew 6, Jesus was not just warning against prideful giving. He was exposing the hearts behind the performance. In His day, the temple had thirteen metal collect...  Read More

"Give to the one who asks you, and don’t turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you." – Matthew 5:42 Generosity is not about guilt. It is not about giving to anyone who asks, without thought or discernment. Jesus was not calling you to be naive or irresponsible. He was calling you to be compassionate. His words in this verse point to a posture of the heart, not just a reaction to every re...  Read More

“In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.'” – Acts 20:35 Generosity is a cornerstone of the Christian faith, and it is a quality that Jesus exemplified throughout His life on earth. When we look at the life of Jesus, we see a pattern of selfless giving, com...  Read More

“Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” – 2 Corinthians 9:7 In the early days of the Church, believers exemplified a remarkable lifestyle of generosity. Acts 4:32 recounts, “Now the entire group of those who believed were of one heart and mind, and no one claimed that any of his posse...  Read More

“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” – Galatians 6:9 God invites us to embrace a proactive stance, a disposition marked by initiative, enthusiasm, and a readiness to respond to His call. As we delve into the heart of this divine directive, let us draw wisdom from Galatians 6:9: “Let us not become weary in doing go...  Read More

Other people's labels don't define you. When you need wisdom about who you are, ask the God who made you.  Read More

When we seek God's kingdom first, everything else finds its place. Discover the joy of building what lasts.  Read More

Generosity becomes second nature in the kingdom. Discover the new normal of an open-handed life.  Read More

Real love gives without keeping score. Discover the freedom of loving others without expecting anything back.  Read More