Part 6: Generosity

THE CORE 5 - PART 6

“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”

Matthew 6:21 (NIV)

1.   TWO MYTHS THAT BLOCK GENEROSITY:

• It’s mine. 

“The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it.”

Psalm 24:1 (NIV)

“But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? Everything comes from You, and we have given You only what comes from Your hand.”

1 Chronicles 29:14 (NIV)

• When I have more, then I will be generous. 

“Bring the best of the firstfruits of your soil to the house of the Lord your God...”

Exodus 34:26a (NIV)

2.  GOD LOVES A CHEERFUL GIVER. 

“Remember this—a farmer who plants only a few seeds will get a small crop. But the one who plants generously will get a generous crop. You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. ‘For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.’”

2 Corinthians 9:6-7 (NLT)

• As a church and individuals, we want to lead with generosity that simply makes sense in light of all God has given us.

MY NEXT STEP TODAY IS TO: 

• Ask God to help me grow in generosity.

• Ask God to show me a need where I can be generous this week.

• Learn more about Jesus Christ and follow Him.

• Do this week’s YouVersion® Bible App Reading Plan: “The Genius of Generosity” (5-days).

“And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.”

2 Corinthians 9:8 (NIV)

• Generosity is for God’s glory and our good.