Occasionally you run across a passage in the bible that just delivers a crystal clear message.

Proverbs 11:24 is one of these. In the NLT version it says, “Give freely and become more wealthy; be stingy and lose everything.”

I think it is significant that the passage doesn’t get into the details of what percentage to give, pre-tax or after tax, or to evaluate how much of the recipient’s contributions are used for administrative costs, etc. It describes a mindset of generosity. With this mindset, God will provide more than you started with.

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

I was reminded recently of an expression that sums this up. “You can’t out-give God”

Like the parable of the three servants in Matthew 25, If we do well with what God gives us, he will give us more.

Dear Lord, It is so difficult for us to counter our fear of not having enough. This fear can lead us to be stingy with the gifts you have given us. Help us overcome this fear, be generous, and put our trust in you to provide what we need and more. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

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