The 'Job 31' Man: Being a Man of Integrity in a Sinful WorldNäide

Generosity 

Job knew the value of generosity. As his income increased, he didn't increase his standard of living, he increased his standard of giving. I'm sure he didn't do so to try and earn God's favour, but in recognition of God's generosity to him. 

God has given everything for us. Christ gave His life on the cross to restore us to Himself. So, it's not too much for God to ask us to be generous. 

There is a Biblical imperative that we are to be generous with those who are less well off than us. They might be orphans, widows, children in care, single mums, refugees or migrants. But if we see someone in need and fail to lift a finger, we will have to answer for our hard-heartedness. 

With great wealth comes great responsibility to be a good steward of all that God had entrusted us with. God will call us to account. So, we had better be about His business instead of living selfishly. 

'Loving Heavenly Father, how we praise You for Your generosity towards us. May we likewise be generous towards others, to the praise of Your glorious name, amen.' 

Are you as generous as you could be? If not, what's holding you back?