Devotionals

Liberal Generosity

by PamFord Davis 
03/06/25
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‘Mine!’

Selfishness comes naturally to toddlers; it’s also contagious. When one child refuses to share toys or candy their little friends will quickly become tight fisted with theirs. Many never outgrow selfishness.

A neighbor refuses to loan a newcomer his yard tools; the slighted will be less likely to share when the opportunity arises. Selfishness comes naturally; we must learn generosity.

The spirit of giving also has the potential of spreading from person to person. The Lord wants our families, neighbors and church members to be exposed; share the spirit of generosity. Pass it on. As a result we can discover a growing sense of thankfulness to our benefactor.

God is the giver of all good gifts; He supplies all our needs.

“Now He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness; you will be enriched in everything for all liberality, which through us is producing thanksgiving to God. For the ministry of this service is not only fully supplying the needs of the saints, but is also overflowing through many thanksgivings to God. Because of the proof given by this ministry, they will glorify God for your obedience to your confession of the gospel of Christ and for the liberality of your contribution to them and to all, while they also, by prayer on your behalf, yearn for you because of the surpassing grace of God in you. Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift (2 Corinthians 9:10-15 NASB)!”