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Discover the importance of sharing in the Christian faith through biblical teachings, such as Acts 2:44-45 and Galatians 6:10. Explore how Christians are called to share with one another, those in need, and even those outside the faith. Learn why generosity is essential, reflecting God's abundant grace towards us. Consider practical ways to share with others and how God blesses those who give with a compassionate heart. Join in the joy of generosity and make a positive impact on those around you.
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The Christian and Money Generosity towardothers
Sharing! • Our life is about others! • Consider Israel • Exodus 23:10-11 • Lev. 19:9-10 • Deut. 24:19-22 Deut. 16:17
Sharing! • Sharing in Proverbs • 14:31 – Honor the poor • 21:13 – don’t shut your ears • 14:20-21 – mercy on poor • 25:21-22 (Rom. 12:17-21)
Sharing! • Christians share with one another • Gal. 6:10 • Acts 2:44-45, 4:32-37 • Phil. 2:4 • Rom. 12:13, 15:25-27
Sharing! • Christians share with one another • 1 Tim. 5:8, 16 • 1 John 3:17 • James 2:14-17
Sharing! • With those outside • Matt. 5:42 • Luke 6:32-35 • Luke 12:33-34 • Luke 14:12-14
Sharing! • With those outside • Acts 20:35 • Galatians 6:10 • Rom. 12:20 • Eph. 4:28
Sharing! • With those outside • 1 Tim. 6:17-19 • Heb. 13:2, 16 • Examples – Lk. 10:33-35 Acts 9:36,39; 10:1-4
Why be generous? • God is generous with us! • Eph. 2:8-9, 2 Cor. 9:6-15 • Vs. 8 – abundant grace • Vs. 10 – He supplies needs • 14-15 – Exceeding grace. Indescribable gift
Why be generous? • Let us be generous, too! • 2 Cor. 9:12, 13 • Cf. 2 Cor. 8:1-5 - brethren in Macedonia
Why be generous? • It’s how we do everything! • Col. 3:23 • Cf. 2 Cor. 8:7 – “see that you abound in this grace also”
Why be generous? • God notices when we share! • Mark 9:41 • Luke 6:38 • Heb. 6:10 • Matt. 25:31-46
Why be generous? • God notices when we share! • Prov. 3:9-10, 19:17 • Matt. 6:1-4 • NOTE: This is NOT a “health and wealth” doctrine!
Who to share with? • A big question today! • Should we help beggars on the street? • I DON’T KNOW! It is a matter of one’s judgment!
Who to share with? • Should we help beggars? • Some we should NOT help! Cf. 2 Thess. 3:10 • BUT, there are people with REAL needs – Matt. 26:11, Jn. 12:8, See James 2:2-4
Who to share with? • Should we help beggars? • If not sure, do we err on side of generosity or refusal? Heb. 13:2 • Suggestions: Don’t give them money! Ask Questions • You CAN’T help everyone! Gal. 6:10
Who to share with? • Should we help beggars? • If not comfortable, do something else. There has to be something you can do. Many ways to help!
God has been generous with us? Will we be generous with others?