Generosity

“The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed.”Proverbs‬ ‭11‬:‭25‬ ‭NLT‬‬

The enemy of generosity is: “what if?” What if I need that money or thing later? What if I could sell that thing rsther than give that thing?

As I step out to be generous with finances these thoughts come and others say them to me. What if you can find a cheaper way? What if that person can bring their old furniture instead of you being generous with a new bed, for example. Meanness is ingrained in our society, but generosity breaks it.

Generosity is prospered. The generous will be watered with more to give. Gerosiry makes rich. Richness in deeds and richness of soul. A rich person is not someone with a lot of money in the bank but rather a person who is rich in good deeds to others.

Much is made of celebrities who give generously. However, it is God who is watching and who will reward in eternity. The praises of man last for a day.

In the photo is a house being built. An Aussie friend of mine is building this. The owner is his adopted son, a Nepali. Whilst my friend will stay in it whenever he is in Nepal, he like me is aging and there are no guarantees of time left or physical ability.

I would rather please God than man! Amen!