Generosity

Grace received, grace given.

First Mention in Scripture

Original Word: εὐλογία (eulogia) / ἁπλότης (haplotēs)

Reference: 2 Corinthians 9:11

Meaning: Generosity, simplicity, open-hearted giving.

Paul teaches that believers are 'enriched in every way to be generous in every way' — generosity as an overflow of grace, not obligation.

Generosity is not just giving money — it is a posture of the heart shaped by God’s own generosity in Christ.

The gospel does not demand generosity; it produces it. 'For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor' (2 Corinthians 8:9).

Christ’s sacrifice makes us radically open-handed — with time, resources, forgiveness, and love.

God’s Generosity to Us

God is the giver of every good gift (James 1:17). He gave His Son (John 3:16) and His Spirit (Luke 11:13). Our generosity begins with His.

Generosity as Grace Overflow

Paul commends the Macedonian believers who, though poor, gave with joy — because they had received the grace of God (2 Corinthians 8:1–4).

Generosity is not about wealth, but about a heart captured by grace.

Generosity That Glorifies God

Our generosity meets needs, but also points to God: “They will glorify God because of your submission… and generosity” (2 Corinthians 9:13).

Giving is worship — a visible display of God’s abundance.

Scripture References

Generosity is not loss, but gain. In giving, we reflect God’s heart, strengthen the Church, and display the gospel. Grace makes us givers — because our God gave Himself for us.

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