The Science and History of Generosity

The Nemesis of Greed

Generosity and Greed from the beginning

In the beginning, God chose generosity toward His creation. But humanity gave in to greed.

Generosity and Greed, the battle continues

Jesus' warnings:

Struggle in the early church:

The struggle between choosing generosity and giving in to greed is as real today as it has ever been.

Jesus' Model and Paul's Teaching

God's greatest act of generosity is Jesus

Following the path of generosity tells the truth about God and our faith.

How do I choose generosity more often?

1. Check your heart

2. Choose trust over control

3. Practice, Practice, Practice

Movie “One Life” – Story of Nicholas Winton

REFLECTION QUESTIONS
1. How has your life been impacted by the generosity of others?

2. In what ways can you relate to the struggle with greed?

3. Do you think of God as generous? Why or Why Not? How has His generosity impacted your life?

4. Why is generosity so important for followers of Jesus to put into practice? What might the result be if followers of Jesus gave in to greed more often than choosing generosity? What might be the result if generosity was chosen more often?

5. What can you begin to do today as an act of choosing generosity more often?