Called to Generosity
- Matt Mehaffey
- Apr 18, 2010
- Series: Called
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“To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps,” 1 Peter 2:21
“But just as you excel in everything--in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in your love for us--see that you also excel in this grace of giving.” 2 Corinthians 8:7
Three Different Attitudes
“There was once a man traveling from Jerusalem to Jericho. On the way he was attacked by robbers. They took his clothes, beat him up, and went off leaving him half-dead. Luckily, a priest was on his way down the same road, but when he saw him he angled across to the other side. Then a Levite religious man showed up; he also avoided the injured man. A Samaritan traveling the road came on him. When he saw the man’s condition, his heart went out to him. He gave him first aid, disinfecting and bandaging his wounds. Then he lifted him onto his donkey, led him to an inn, and made him comfortable. In the morning he took out two silver coins and gave them to the innkeeper, saying, ‘Take good care of him. If it costs any more, put it on my bill—I'll pay you on my way back.’ “What do you think? Which of the three became a neighbor to the man attacked by robbers?” “The one who treated him kindly,” the religion scholar responded. Jesus said, “Go and do the same.” Luke 10:30-37 Message
1. What’s ______ is ______, and I’m going to _______ it.
Then he said to them, “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.” Luke 12:15
2. What’s ______ is _______, and I’m going to _______ it.
“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.” Philippians 2:3-4
3. What’s _____ is _____, and I’m going to ______ it.
“Good will come to him who is generous and lends freely…” Psalm 112:5
“A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.” Proverbs 11:25
“…the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ” Acts 20:35
What Will I Do?
1. Do what I ________ _____.
“Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the LORD Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it.” Malachi 3:9-10
2. Do what I ______ ______.
“They gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability. Entirely on their own, they urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service…” 2 Corinthians 8:3-4
