BIG PICTURE: We were designed for generosity. The conflicting voices of fear and self-gratification are silenced through trusting God and opening our hearts to living generously.

TEXT: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

KEY VERSE: “Teach those who are rich in this world not to be proud and not to trust in their money, which is so unreliable. Their trust should be in God, who richly gives us all we need for our enjoyment.” – 1 Timothy 6:17 (NLT)

CREATED FOR GENEROSITY, TEMPTED TO HOARD

Two voices that need to be silenced:

and self-gratification.

Generosity is the

of spiritual growth.

BIBLICAL GUIDELINES FOR GIVING

THE BLESSED LIFE

“It is more blessed to give than to receive.” —Acts 20:35

Generosity breeds

.

Two

: Discontent or contentment. Only you can decide where to live.

But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. —1 Timothy 6:6-8

NEXT STEP: What is your generosity plan? Don’t have one? That’s your next step.