Help in time of need

Reference

2 Corinthians 8-9

Feature Song

Hymn of Christ
Words & Music by Carson Li@KEC Music

Message Summary

Generosity is not just an activity, nor is it a one-time action.

Generosity is a characteristic of the Christian life. Generosity is a demonstration that the church is the salt and light of the world. It is a natural response among those who have experienced God’s grace.

In 2 Corinthians, Paul emphasized the importance of practicing generosity among the believers. And here are the three reasons mentioned by Paul:

GOD LOVES CHEERFUL GIVERS

God delights our generosity because He himself is a generous God.
Generosity is one of God’s attributes. Though Jesus was rich, yet for our sake He became poor, so that we by His poverty might become rich.
As we become increasingly generous, we will grow in our godly character.

GOD MULTIPLIES WHAT YOU HAVE WHEN YOU GIVE

Not only does God love us to be generous, He will also become the greatest support of our generous actions.
Not only does God provide us with what we need, He will also give us more than what we need - so that we can give to others.
Our generosity will become a channel of God’s grace to bless many others.

THE WORLD WILL SEE GOD THROUGH OUR GENEROSITY

Through the generosity of God’s people, others will get a taste and be attracted to the Christian meaning of love.
Our generosity will also provoke curiosity among non-believers about Christian faith.

Reflection Questions

How did you practice generosity in the past? Do you walk your talk?
Do you notice anyone who is in need around you? How can you help them?
Just as you have received God's grace in the past, would this become your motivation to treat others generously?