A Life of Generosity This Is What We Do - Part 2 Nov 17, 2024 Our favorite giving principles in Scripture: God gave first Heart, not money Get to, not have to Abundance, not scarcity It’s a journey Get to, not have to “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” Acts 20:35 (NLT) “3For I can testify that they gave not only what they could afford, but far more. And they did it of their own free will. 4They begged us again and again for the privilege of sharing in the gift for the believers in Jerusalem. 5They even did more than we had hoped, for their first action was to give themselves to the Lord and to us, just as God wanted them to do.” 2 Corinthians 8:3-5 (NLT) Abundance, not scarcity “24Give freely and become more wealthy; be stingy and lose everything. 25The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed.” Proverbs 11:24-25 (NLT) “10For God is the one who provides seed for the farmer and then bread to eat. In the same way, He will provide and increase your resources and then produce a great harvest of generosity in you. 11Yes, you will be enriched in every way so that you can always be generous.” 2 Corinthians 9:10-11 (NLT) It’s a journey Give something Give consistently Grow in your giving Give consistently “1Now regarding your question about the money being collected for God’s people in Jerusalem. You should follow the same procedure I gave to the churches in Galatia. 2On the first day of each week, you should each put aside a portion of the money you have earned. Don’t wait until I get there and then try to collect it all at once.” 1 Corinthians 16:1-2 (NLT) Grow in your giving “Since you excel in so many ways—in your faith, your gifted speakers, your knowledge, your enthusiasm, and your love from us—I want you to excel also in this gracious act of giving.” 2 Corinthians 8:7 (NLT) thebayouchurch.org/chart We want to invite everyone in Acadiana to Know God, Find Community, and Make a Difference! Ministry moves at the speed of your generosity! Give something Give consistently Grow in your giving thebayouchurch.org/giving