Written by Tamar Tyler, a contemporary editor. This is an excerpt from the book “A Beautiful Year in the Bible.”
Being generous with each other is a natural outgrowth of God’s generosity with us…God, as ultimate creator, made all things and set the world into motion. We are but a small part of the vastness of creation, and every resource or possession we have is a blessing from the Lord. Therefore, as an act of gratitude for God’s faithfulness, we give because God first gives to us…When we choose to give without reservation or expectation, we deepen our connections to community. We remember our shared purpose…We might think of generosity as a river flowing through a community; it nourishes everything it touches. Through acts of giving, we cultivate a richer world…Each act of generosity, no matter how small, is a step towards a more supportive and connected community. We are not merely giving away resources, but giving thanks for these blessings and bringing forth a more beautiful world.
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]
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