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AfterThoughts

March 16, 2025
The Joy of Generosity
2 Corinthians 9:1–11

This week, Pastor David concluded the sermon series Faithful Together. In this message, he shared two truths about generosity:

  • Intentionality always marks generosity.
  • Blessing always follows generosity.

GOING DEEPER:

• Pondering and relishing the gift of God’s unmerited, undeserved, amazing grace is the only true motivation for living a generous life. Is your motivation for generosity God’s amazing grace? If not, what is your motivation?

• Pastor David shared that intentionality always marks generosity. Paul knew that giving is a matter of the heart, but it is also a matter of action. Generosity isn’t accidental. What intentional practices do you and your family cultivate as they relate to being generous with your financial resources?

• Blessing always follows generosity. As Paul wrote in 2 Corinthians 9:6–7, the joy of generosity is found in the truth that God blesses generosity (see also Proverbs 11:24). While they can be misunderstood or misconstrued, biblical proverbs are principles, not promises. God is not promising your

best life now, but God’s word is clear that generosity does bring blessings in this life. How have you experienced this truth in your life?

• In 2 Corinthians 9:8–9, Paul reminded us of a marvelous truth: God is able to make all grace abound to you (some translations read “superabound”). The Lord loves to overflow His favor, His blessings, on His children. With God, there is no shortage; there is always enough. This is not a prosperity gospel promise but a provision gospel reality. God is the provider that never runs short, and He is glorified in our giving because He is the source. How will your generosity give witness of your generous God to an unbelieving world? How will your generosity outlast you and echo into all of eternity?

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The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace.
Numbers 6:24–26

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