Why do we give
Channel: Chapelstreet Church
Date: 2023-03-17

Generosity doesn’t make sense in a materialistic world with limited resources and an unknown future. Yet, in God’s economy, generosity is not only sensible; it’s the wisest path one can take. Generosity reflects Christ (2 Cor. 8:9), pleases God (2 Cor. 9:7), blesses both receiver and giver (Proverbs 11:25), and brings eternal rewards (Luke 12:33–34). It’s no wonder C.S. Lewis said, “I am afraid the only safe rule is to give more than we can spare.” Indeed, the safest path to true, biblical abundance is the path of generosity—the path Jesus himself took (Ephesians 5:2).

As we abide in our generous Savior, we are freed to step out of a mentality of fear and scarcity and into the joyous freedom of faith and abundance (Psalm 36:8; John 10:10; 2 Cor. 9:8). As Jesus himself said, “Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom” (Luke 12:32). In our video for today, Pastor Brian explains what it means to walk on the path of generosity—and how God intends to meet and bless us as we do.

You can find a longer video on this (and more) in our series titled 20 Days on Following Jesus: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0lnY-4k_FoicFce0YaSUseBovJiNQ7GO 
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