THERE IS MORE – MORE THAN I NEED

THERE IS MORE – MORE THAN I NEED

⁶ 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. ⁷ 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.” ⁸ And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others. ⁹ As the Scriptures say, “They share freely and give generously to the poor. Their good deeds will be remembered forever.” ¹⁰ For God is the one who provides seed for the farmer and then bread to eat. In the same way, he will provide and increase your resources and then produce a great harvest of generosity in you.”

2 Corinthians 9:6-10

GENEROSITY: Giving and all that you have motivated by not .

DEVELOPING A SPIRIT OF GENEROSITY

1. – How is my heart?
2. – What is the need?
3. – What do I have extra of?
4. – What am I going to do?

GUIDING QUESTIONS:

“Is what I’m with my life going to show up in ?

“Is what I’m my money to going to show up in ?

HOW TO LIVE A GENEROUS LIFE

1. It takes – We

“God is building a home. He’s using us all—irrespective of how we got here—in what he is building. He used the apostles and prophets for the foundation. Now he’s using you, fitting you in brick by brick, stone by stone, with Christ Jesus as the cornerstone that holds all the parts together. We see it taking shape day after day—a holy temple built by God, all of us built into it, a temple in which God is quite at home.”

Ephesians 2:19-22 (MSG)

        2. It takes – We it.

⁵ And you are living stones that God is building into his spiritual temple. What’s more, you are his holy priests. Through the mediation of Jesus Christ, you offer spiritual sacrifices that please God.”

I Peter 2:5

       3. It takes – We it.

⁹ They share freely and give generously to those in need. Their good deeds will be remembered forever. They will have influence and honor.”

Psalm 112:9

        4. It takes – We .

¹⁵ So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. ¹⁶ Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days.” 

Ephesians 5:15-16

FINAL THOUGHT

Today I will live as if that will be .

18 Tell them to use their money to do good. They should be rich in good works and generous to those in need, always being ready to share with others. 19 By doing this they will be storing up their treasure as a good foundation for the future so that they may experience true life.

I Timothy 6:18-19