Wisdom is supreme; therefore, get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding. —Proverbs 4:7 NIV
One person gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty. —Proverbs 11:24 NIV

The value of my life isn’t determined by

“Yes, a person is a fool to store up earthly wealth but not have a rich relationship with God.” —Luke 12:21 NLT
“Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and he will give you everything you need. So don’t be afraid, little flock. For it gives your Father great happiness to give you the Kingdom. Sell your possessions and give to those in need. This will store up treasure for you in heaven! And the purses of heaven never get old or develop holes. Your treasure will be safe; no thief can steal it and no moth can destroy it. Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be.” —Luke 12:31-34 NLT
Good will come to those who are generous and lend freely, who conduct their affairs with justice. Surely the righteous will never be shaken; they will be remembered forever. They will have no fear of bad news; their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the Lord. Their hearts are secure, they will have no fear; in the end they will look in triumph on their foes. They have freely scattered their gifts to the poor, their righteousness endures forever; their horn will be lifted high in honor. —Psalm 112:5-9 NIV

Generous people are

A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed. —Proverbs 11:25 NIV
Some people are always greedy for more, but the godly love to give! —Proverbs 21:26 NLT

Generous people are

The righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern. —Proverbs 29:7 NIV
Whoever shuts their ears to the cry of the poor will also cry out and not be answered. —Proverbs 21:13 NIV

Generous people are

The generous will themselves be blessed, for they share their food with the poor. —Proverbs 22:9 NIV
Whoever gives to the poor will lack nothing, but those who close their eyes to poverty will be cursed. —Proverbs 28:27 NLT
Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done. —Proverbs 19:17 NIV
For God is the one who provides seed for the farmer and then bread to eat. In the same way, he will provide and increase your resources and then produce a great harvest of generosity in you. Yes, you will be enriched in every way so that you can always be generous. And when we take your gifts to those who need them, they will thank God. —2 Corinthians 9:10-15 NLT

Generous people

Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too. You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had. Though he was God, he did not think of equality with God as something to cling to. Instead, he gave up his divine privileges; he took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being. When he appeared in human form, he humbled himself in obedience to God and died a criminal’s death on a cross. Therefore, God elevated him to the place of highest honor and gave him the name above all other names, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue declare that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. —Philippians 2:3-11 NLT

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