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Our world view of generosity is skewed. Skewed in a world with concerns about: Ever increasing population. Limited resources. This worldview shapes: Decisions about attaining and maintaining what we have, could have, or don’t have. Who we share with; what we share; how much we share.
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Our world view of generosity is skewed • Skewed in a world with concerns about: • Ever increasing population. • Limited resources. • This worldview shapes: • Decisions about attaining and maintaining what we have, could have, or don’t have. • Who we share with; what we share; how much we share.
Remember,We are image bearers of our God • As God graciously and abundantly gives us: • “Exceedingly abundantly above all we ask…” Eph 3:20 • And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that… you will abound in every good work. 2 Co. 9:8 • This is how we learn to reflect God’s image (and as we’ve seen in the life of Jesus)… in all aspects of our life.
Notice the Pattern • In the beginning: God provides abundantly for man in creation, then charges man to live abundantly. Gen 1:28-30 • Israel’s beginning: God abundantly provides for His new nation; provides laws of generosity. Lev 25:35-37 • The church’s beginning: God abundantly provides for His church; church lives generously. Eph 4:7-16; Acts 2:43-47
So, whatever our endeavor2 Corinthians 9 • Giving generously to saints in need. • Be liberal in forgiveness… like God. • Be free in offering apologies. • Be abundant in helping others. • Be quick to share your time This is what God intended for His image-bearers.
Love Gives For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.