A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed. Proverbs 11:25
Most of us want to be successful, well off, and live the good life. Did you ever consider that the way to accomplish this might not be grabbing all you can, but by giving your way there? Did you consider that the way up the ladder of life might be going outward instead of upward? This seems foreign to us and absolutely contrary to everything we are taught in society. After all, we are taught that we if we do not look out for ourselves, who will?
Jesus mentioned much about giving during his earthly ministry… Give and it shall be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. Do to others as you would have them do to you. If someone takes your cloak, give them your tunic too.( Luke 6:29,31,38)
Jesus talked about a generous lifestyle that many of us shy away from. If we are honest in the deepest part of our beings, we have to admit that when it comes to giving we are often afraid.
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