Generosity is a matter of Action, Intention and Heart. It is reorienting my perspective on what life is means and what God is doing through my life. Generosity is natural response to God’s Love in Christ.
Scripture Verse: Mark 10:17-23
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Sermon Notes “Satisfying Our Hunger for God”
Lord, How am I doing?
Where is my Heart NOW?
- Signs of gratitude
- Signs of Compassion
Where does your Heart long to be?
Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Mt 6:23
- Money is my source of Status
- Money is my source of Significance
- Money is my source of Success
- Money is my source of Sorrow
Who is your Master?
“No one can serve two masters, either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.” Mt 6:24
- Regular Giving – Develop the Habit
- Irregular Giving – It’s about letting go
- Cheerful Giving – As an expression of Love
REFLECTION QUESTIONS
Why are you a bad judge of your heart’s health?
While some people will go on diets, eliminate fatty food and give up smoke for a healthy heart, few will practice generosity and compassion for a pure “spiritual” heart. Why do you think that is the case? Is that true for you?
Who is your “spiritual” physician to can help you have a pure heart?
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