Quotes about Generosity

Why should we give God thanks? Because everything we have comes from God.

We are only stewards of the world's resources. They are not ours; they are God's. When we find our security in Him, we can then give generously from what He has entrusted to us. This is our Christian duty.

Give prayerfully... give joyfully...and ask God to use your gifts to help others in the name of Jesus.

When Christ's love fills our hearts, it puts selfishness on the run.

The Pilgrims . . . put their ideals ahead of all material considerations. It is not surprising that the Pilgrims had little and succeeded, while we have much and are in danger of failing. No civilization can make progress unless some great principle is generously mixed into the mortar of its foundations in life.

We are to be catch basins for the fullness of God. Like a freshly running spring, we are to overflow and let our lives touch the lives of those around us.

Tell me what you think about money, and I will tell you what you think about God, for these two are closely related. A man's heart is closer to his wallet than anything else.

When we are a comfort and encouragement to others, we are sometimes surprised at how it comes back to us many times over.

The Bible sees greed as a form of idolatry, because a greedy person worships things instead of God. Greed and envy have their roots in selfishness.

Envy and greed starve on a steady diet of thanksgiving.

God has given us two hands--one to receive with and the other to give with. We are not cisterns made for hoarding; we are channels made for sharing.

A real Christian is the one who can give his pet parrot to the town gossip.