You Are Rich, So You Are Generous
“You will be made rich in every way, so that you may be generous in every way”
2 Corinthians 9:11
“Wealth breeds generosity….” With a little thought, we’d probably agree with that statement. “…And that’s the story of your life!” With that addition—we’d likely disagree.
Most of us don’t think of ourselves as wealthy. However, we are. We are all rich. We don’t struggle to gather food, the way others in the past have had to do. We don’t suffer from a shortage of clean clothing or comfortable residences, the way other generations did—and not that long ago. Furthermore, we are incontrovertibly wealthy spiritually speaking. We have forgiveness to fill us forever. We have a wardrobe of Christ’s righteousness that will never wear out. We have quarters in paradise itself!
Such wealth breeds generosity. You can help others without fearing that you will go without. Especially, you freely give back to God a sizeable chunk of what he has graciously provided to you. Think of what that is going to mean to others! When somebody new hears and believes the Word, he will get to join you at the heavenly banquet. When somebody new listens to the gospel, she will sing next to you the Savior’s praises—complete with angelic descant. Nothing matters more than expressing Christ’s message, and your money helps to do exactly that.
Why do you suppose Jesus gave you more than you really need? – It’s so that you will share (also Him) with others!—and so bring eternal honor to His name.