Rooted – Week 6 – Generosity
Pastor Mo Huggins
Acts 4:36-37, Acts 5:1-5 ESV
Thus Joseph, who was also called by the apostles Barnabas (which means son of encouragement), a Levite, a native of Cyprus, sold a field that belonged to him and brought the money and laid it at the apostles’ feet.
Acts 4:36-37 ESV
But a man named Ananias, with his wife Sapphira, sold a piece of property, and with his wife’s knowledge he kept back for himself some of the proceeds and brought only a part of it and laid it at the apostles’ feet. But Peter said, “Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and to keep back for yourself part of the proceeds of the land? While it remained unsold, did it not remain your own? And after it was sold, was it not at your disposal? Why is it that you have contrived this deed in your heart? You have not lied to man but to God.” When Ananias heard these words, he fell down and breathed his last. And great fear came upon all who heard of it. Acts 5:1-5 ESV
is a common practice of followers of Jesus Christ.
you give matters so much more than
you give.
My level of generosity reveals the
of my
towards God.
Rooted disciples are marked by
generosity.
1. God gives you the
to be
.
You are just a
of what
to God.
Behold, to the Lord your God belong heaven and the heaven of heavens, the earth with all that is in it. Deuteronomy 10:14 ESV
2. Generosity is an act of
and
to God.
As a result of your ministry, they will give glory to God. For your generosity to them and to all believers will prove that you are obedient to the Good News of Christ. 2 Corinthians 9:13 NLT
Generosity is a tangible form of my
to God.
3. You are only responsible for being generous with what you
, not what you
.
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 8:12 NLT
God calls us to be generous to the
he has given us.
Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the Lord your God that he has given you. Deuteronomy 16:17 ESV
4. Start where you are, and
will help you become more
.
Generosity is a
to trust God.
You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. “For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.” And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others. 2 Corinthians 9:7-8 NLT
When you
and are generous with what you have, God will
with more of what he has.
You will be enriched in every way to be generous in every way, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God. 2 Corinthians 9:11 ESV
Your
makes a difference in the lives of others, creating opportunities for people to be pointed to
.