Generosity
In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to
than to receive.’ —Acts 20:35
For God so loved the world that he… —John 3:16
If love gives, you can’twithout giving. 7 But since you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in the love we have kindled in you—see that you also
in this grace of giving.8 I am not commanding you (gift to Judea is voluntary), but I want to test the sincerity of your love by comparing it with the earnestness of others. 9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich. 10 And here is my judgment about what is best for you in this matter. Last year you were the first not only to give but also to have the desire to do so. 11 Now finish the work, so that your eager willingness to do it may be matched by your completion of it, according to your means. 12 For if the willingness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what one does not have. —2 Corinthians 8:7-12
- Generous is who we are, giving is what we do.
The more money you make won’t make you more generous, it will make you more of
- Luke 16:10-11 Whoever can be trusted with very
trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also
be dishonest with much. 11 So if you have not been trustworthy in
handling worldly wealth, who will trust you with true riches?
1. Generous people give
But a generous man
generous things, and by generosity, he shall stand. —Isaiah 32:8
2. Generous people give
11 Give in proportion to what you
. 12 Whatever you give is acceptable if you give it eagerly. And give according to what you have, not what you don’t have. —2 Corinthians 8:11-12 NLT
23 … For you are careful to tithe even the tiniest income from your herb gardens, but you ignore the more important aspects of the law—justice, mercy, and faith. You should, yes, but do not neglect the more important things. —Matthew 23;23
- Tithing can break the cycle of scarcity and create a new cycle of
- The world of the
3. Generous people give
41 Jesus sat down near the collection box in the Temple and watched as the crowds dropped in their money. Many rich people put in large amounts. 42 Then a poor widow came and dropped in two small coins. 43 Jesus called his disciples to him and said, “I tell you the truth, this poor widow has given more than all the others who are making contributions. 44 For they gave a tiny part of their surplus, but she, poor as she is, has given
she had to live on.” —Mark 12:41-44
What Are Your Plans To Become More Generous?
Some Generosity Ideas:
Day 1: Compliment someone sincerely today.
Day 2: Pay for someone’s coffee or meal (even if it’s a stranger).
Day 3: Donate unused clothes or items to a local charity.
Day 4: Write a heartfelt letter or message to a friend or family member.
Day 5: Help a neighbor with a small task, like carrying groceries or mowing the lawn.
Day 6: Give a tip to a service worker, even if it’s small.
Day 7: Volunteer at a local organization for an hour.
Day 8: Listen actively and without interruption to someone who needs to talk.
Day 9: Offer your seat to someone who might need it (e.g., on public transportation).
Day 10: Donate blood or sign up to donate.
Day 11: Share something helpful or positive on social media.
Day 12: Lend someone a book, tool, or item they need.
Day 13: Spend time with someone who might feel lonely or isolated.
Day 14: Leave an extra tip for your delivery person or waiter.
Day 15: Give a random gift or token of appreciation to someone.
Day 16: Help someone with a project they’ve been struggling with.
Day 17: Offer a sincere apology to someone if needed.
Day 18: Donate to a cause or charity that you care about.
Day 19: Send flowers or a small treat to a friend or loved one.
Day 20: Offer your expertise or advice to someone who might benefit from it.
Day 21: Buy a small gift or item for a colleague or classmate.
Day 22: Call or text someone just to check in and see how they’re doing.
Day 23: Share your favorite book, movie, or podcast with someone.
Day 24: Offer to babysit or pet-sit for someone who needs a break.
Day 25: Give someone a ride if they need transportation.
Day 26: Let someone go ahead of you in line at the store or coffee shop.
Day 27: Share something you have with someone in need, whether it’s food or resources.
Day 28: Write a thank-you note to someone who has made a difference in your life.
Day 29: Offer to help organize or clean up a community event or space.
Day 30: Reflect on the past 30 days and find one way to continue spreading generosity moving forward.
Feel free to adjust the challenge to better suit your life.