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Explore the concept of being more blessed in giving than receiving, citing biblical passages and examples like Acts 20:35. Discover the joy of giving selflessly and pleasing God with the right intentions. Learn how being godly and righteous is more important than material blessings.
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More BlessedTo Give Acts 20:35
Not Found Anywhere Else • How could Paul quote Jesus? • John 14:26 • How can it be true? • Most think of “blessed” only from standpoint of “receiving” • If so, how do you “get” more by “giving” • Example of Paul – Acts 20:34,35
Not Always Bad To Receive • Let others be “blessed” by “giving” • Some will not let needs be known • Some blessing in receiving
More Blessed To Be AbleTo Give • Example of giving blood • Ephesians 4:28
It Pleases God • When we give for right purpose • 2 Corinthians 9:7 • Some give for wrong reason • Matthew 6:1-4 • Pleasing God Should Be Greatest Motivation • Hebrews 13:16
God Will Reward • How? How much? • Matthew 6:4 • “Count Your Blessings” • Matthew 5:1-11 • Reward for Being Righteous? • You are righteous – 2 Tim. 4:8 • “Blessed” is not what you “get” but is what you “are”
What You Are or Become • God-like – John 3:16 • What does God receive? • Practice it and it Will Teach its Own Lesson!
What Must I Do To Be Saved? • Hear the gospel (Rom. 10:17) • Believe Jesus is Christ (Acts 8:37) • Repent of your sins (Luke 13:3) • Confess your faith (Mt. 10:32) • Baptized for remission of sins (Acts 2:38) • Walk by faith in newness of life (Rom. 6:4)