give large. live large. disclaimer: ecclesiastes 11:1-2 “cast your bread upon the waters, for you...
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Ecclesiastes 11:1-2 “Cast your bread upon the waters, for you will find it after many
days. Give a portion to
This is a proverb that encourages us to have an openhanded generosity-to give freely and generously
to those in need.
To GIVE LARGE refers to generous giving of your material possessions, of your time, of your heart, of your thoughts, etc.
1) Since our lives have been filled by the Spirit of God with grace, then we are to let our grace spill out on others who may or may
not deserve it.
Luke 6:31-36 “And as you wish that others would
do to you, do so to them. ‘If you love those who
love you, what benefit is
that to you? For even sinners love those who
love them. And if you do good to those who do
good to you, what
benefit is that to you? For even sinners do the same.
And if you lend to those from whom you expect to receive, what credit is that
to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to get back the same
amount. But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in
return, and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High,
for he is kind to the ungrateful and the evil.
Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful.”
Psalm 126:5-6 “Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy! He
who goes out weeping, bearing the seed for
Proverbs 11:24-25 “One gives freely, yet grows all the richer; another
withholds what he should give, and only
suffers want. Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be
watered.”
2. This is a spiritual principle: the more
blessings you give to others the more you will
be blessed on earth.
2 Corinthians 9:6 “The point is this: whoever sows
sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever
sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.”
3. This is a spiritual principle: The more
blessings you give to others the more
blessings you will store in Heaven for yourself.