PROVERBS // WEEK 3
GENEROSITY

“Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.” Proverbs 4:7

MEMORY VERSE:
“The world of the generous gets larger and larger; the world of the stingy gets smaller and smaller.” Proverbs 11:24

Four Things The Bible Says About A Generous Person:

THE GENEROUS ARE HAPPY.

“The generous will prosper. Those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed.” Proverbs 11:25

“Some people are always greedy for more, but the godly love to give!” Proverbs 21:26

THE GENEROUS ARE COMPASSIONATE.

“The righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern.” Proverbs 29:7

“If a man shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too will cry out and not be answered.” Proverbs 21:13

THE GENEROUS ARE BLESSED.

“Blessed are those who are generous, because they feed the poor.” Proverbs 22:9

“Whoever gives to the poor will lack nothing. But those who close their eyes to poverty will be cursed.” Proverbs 28:27

THE GENEROUS ARE REWARDED.

“If you help the poor, you are lending to the LORD.” Proverbs 19:17

“Look, I am coming soon, bringing my reward with me to repay all people according to their deeds.” Revelation 22:12

A Legacy Life

“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

“Good will come to him who is generous and lends freely, who conducts his affairs with justice. Surely he will never be shaken; a righteous man will be remembered forever.” Psalm 112:5 - 6

“Since you excel in so many ways. In your faith, your gifted speakers. Your knowledge, your enthusiasm, and your love for us – I want you to excel also in this gracious act of giving.” 2 Corinthians 8:7

“You will be enriched in every way. So that you can be generous on every occasion, and your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.” 2 Corinthians 9:11

GENEROUS WITH OUR TIME.

GENEROUS WITH OUR TALENT.

GENEROUS WITH OUR TOUCH.

Smile

Sympathizing

Speak up

Serve

Sacrifice

GENEROUS WITH OUR TREASURE.

“Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” Luke 6:38

The value of life isn’t determined by how much I achieve or accumulate but by how much of my life I give away.