More Than Enough—3
Joy in the Generosity Journey
Rev. Scott J. Babin C.B.C.
EMPTY—————————————————————ABOUNDING
Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. 2 Corinthians 9:6 NIV
What you keep is all you have. But what you sow, God multiplies.
3 Money Mindsets
1. It’s all from me and for me.
Then he said to them, “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.” Luke 12:15 NIV
2. The first belongs to God.
Honor the LORD with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops; 10then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine. Proverbs 3:9-10 NIV
3. I’m a living sacrifice.
Then he said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me. 24For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will save it. 25What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, and yet lose or forfeit their very self?” Luke 9:23-25 NIV
Joyful generosity starts with a decision.
7 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.” 2 Corinthians 9:7 NLT
kardia: the center and seat of spiritual life; the fountain from which your thoughts, passions, desires, appetites, and affections flow; the soul
“The most important thing in your life is not what you do;
it’s who you become.” —Dallas Willard
And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. 9As it is written: “They have freely scattered their gifts to the poor; their righteousness endures forever.” 2 Corinthians 9:8-9 NIV
Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness. 2 Corinthians 9:10 NIV
