Money Rule Number 2: Be Generous.
Generosity is not about how much you have, but about being willing to share what you have, whether little or much.
Let’s read Proverbs 11:24-25.
“One gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds what is right, only to become poor. A generous soul will prosper, and he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.”
This verse reveals a powerful truth: the path to prosperity is not through hoarding but through giving. Here, we see a mystery that runs counter to common logic: by giving freely, we gain wealth, and by withholding, we lose wealth.
This truth challenges the notion that accumulating wealth requires solely a self-focused drive and ambition. Instead, scripture encourages us to view our resources as blessings meant to be shared, with the promise that in doing so, we too will be blessed. This is the meaning of the saying, “God blesses you so that you can be a blessing to others.”
To put things bluntly.
Never, never be stingy.
Be a good tipper.
Use your finances to assist others.
Sacrifice in your hospitality.
Cover expenses for others.
Generosity, then, is more than just an action—it’s an investment in our own future. By giving, we set a spiritual principle into motion. God’s economy is one of mutual exchange, where our own open hands lead to our abundance.
I will leave you with the words of Jesus, “Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap.”
I’m Lonnie Davis, and this is a thought worth thinking.