Insights on Generosity and Grace from Spiritual Leaders
Explore the profound teachings on generosity and grace by various spiritual leaders and authors. Reflect on the transformative power of generosity, God's abundant provision, and the concept of grace that defies human instincts. Let these messages inspire a shift in how we interact with the world and embrace a mindset of abundance and love.
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A generous community
Generosity is about more than giving cash, it is about behaving towards others as God has behaved to us. Colin Baron, church planter
God is extravagantly generous and our generosity is a response and reflection of Him. Bethel Church
Generosity confronts our poverty mentality, changing the way we interact with the world. No longer anxious because we mistakenly believe provision is scarce, we are confident that God multiplies resources and is eager to rescue and [provide for] people. Bethel Church
Father God, as we study you, your character, and your generosity and grace, please change the way that I (and we) interact with the world. Amen.
GENEROSITY STARTS WITH GOD, OUR FATHER
Grace seems to go against every instinct of humanity. We are naturally drawn to contracts and karma, to cause and effect, to earning what we receive. Philip Yancey, Author
Grace defies reason and logic. Love interrupts the consequences of your actions. Bono, Musician and Activist
God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Paul, Romans 12
Give and it will be given to you, a good measure running over. With the measure you use it will be measured back to you. Jesus, Luke 6 Jesus saw a poor widow put in two very small copper coins. He said, this poor widow has put in more than all the others. All these people gave their gifts out of their wealth; but she out of her poverty put in all she had to live on. Jesus, Luke 21
Do not be hard-hearted or tight-fisted toward [others] Rather, be openhanded and freely lend them whatever they need. Deuteronomy 15 In the midst of a very severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity. they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability. Entirely on their own, they urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the Lord s people. 2Corinthians 8
The parable of the unmerciful servant Matthew 18 200,000 years wages 6,000,000,000 6bn 100 days wages 15,000
Gods abundant generosity provides fuel for ours. Not only is it an example to follow but it is an insurance that resources are not scarce ... faith in God's fatherly provision will lead us to share what we have and generously put others before ourselves. Colin Baron, church planter
You will be blessed to be a blessing. God to his people Genesis 12
GENEROSITY GROWS AS LIVE IN COMMUNITY
The world of the generous gets larger and larger; the world of the stingy gets smaller and smaller. Proverbs 11.24 MSG
1. Generosity grows by giving regularly to God s word through God s people
Now about the collection for the Lords people: Do what I told the Galatian churches to do. On the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with your income, saving it up . 1 Corinthians 16
Tithing is a formational practice that can help us grow into maturity. Money has a hold on us in devious ways. When we give, we loosen the grip money has on us. Tithing 10% is a way of training our lives to become like our generous Lord and live in greater freedom from attachments. Rich Villodas
Show me your checkbook and your calendar and I can tell you what is important in your life. So, when new believers look at their checkbook to give to the church, they will be immediately confronted with the idols that have, to this point, controlled their lives. Now, as a Christ-follower, different decisions have to be made about time and money. Mike Glenn
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
2. Generosity grows by learning to give what is needed, not what what makes you feel good as the giver
5 Love Languages: Acts of Service | Receiving Gifts | Quality Time | Words of Affirmation | Physical Touch RUT H ME Time Service Touch Words Touch Service Words Time Gifts Gifts 5lovelanguages.com
THE OTHER PERSON YOU
3. Generosity grows by learning from others who are more gifted
We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us if it is giving, then give generously. Romans 12
THE OTHER PERSON YOU GIFT
4. Generosity grows as we give ourselves to God s common purpose for our community
For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us Romans 12
All Gods people everywhere Love God Live in his grace Love one another Be generous Oxford Community Church As above, and Seek boundless renewal Live as a generous resource church Invest in the next generation You and me As above, and Whatever you re called and gifted for, by God
Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God s grace in its various forms. 1 Peter 4:10
We grow in generous grace by Giving regularly to God s work through God s people Learning to give what is needed, not what makes me feel good Learning from others more gifted than me Giving into the common purpose God has for us together Blessed to be a blessing.
