Why God Prospers Generous People, Part 2

About this Episode

You know that great feeling you get when you give a gift to someone? In this message, you’ll learn from Chip how to keep that feeling going 365 days a year!

Fact #1 – God blesses generous people! -Acts 20:35; Lk. 6:38; Pr. 22:9, 19:17, Dt. 24:19; Pr. 3:9-10, 11:24-25

Fact #2 – God provides clear criteria for becoming a generous person!

Genuine generosity gives the FIRST and the BEST to God. -Pr. 3:9-10
Genuine generosity is regular and SYSTEMATIC. -1 Cor. 16:2
Genuine generosity is PROPORTIONAL to our income. -1 Cor. 16:2
Genuine generosity is SACRIFICIAL. -2 Cor 8:1-4
Genuine generosity is THOUGHTFUL, voluntary, and WORSHIPFUL. -2 Cor. 9:5-7

Fact #3 – is Breakthrough Concept #3: God prospers me not to raise my standard of living, but to raise my standard of giving. (Randy Alcorn - The Treasure Principle)

Fact #4 – The key to becoming habitually generous and experience habitual happiness is FAITH!