Generous Gifting

Is Christmas really about

the gifts?

IntroductionIntroduction

What is my goal for GIVINGGIVING during this holiday?

How will I know if I have been GENEROUSGENEROUS enough?

IntroductionIntroduction

Generous gifting is the effective administration of GRACE GRACE to the impoverished

needs of others.

Key thoughtKey thought

a. giving out of compulsion or dutyb. giving to earn credit or favor

with the recipientc. giving a token gift to ease my

guiltd. giving a smaller gift than our

resources would allowe. no giving because we are

saving “for our own rainy day”

Extinguished givingExtinguished giving

a. giving out of loveb. giving to favor the recipientc. giving regularly as a spiritual

disciplined. giving the biggest gift our

resources would allowe. giving so much it hurts

Fueled givingFueled giving

Generous gifting is the passionate expression of a thankful recipient of God’s

GRACIOUS GIFTGRACIOUS GIFT.

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Am I generous enough?

• Spend time reflecting on God’s goodness and blessings in your life

• Ask God to show you what you could do in the area of giving

• Commit to be stretched by Him• Begin looking for opportunities• Practice generous gifting

Steps for generous Steps for generous givinggiving

• www.epm.org– Randy Alcorn, The Treasure Principle– “40 Questions to Ask God”

• www.generousgiving.org– 5 friends exploring the question,

what could happen if Christians were truly generous with their resources

– especially the “GROW” tab

Resources for growth in Resources for growth in givinggiving