DAY 28 - Is Generosity Good For You?
Read It
Acts 20:13-38
Study It
There are a lot of reasons people give. Some people give to a big, bold cause. They are inspired by huge vision and want to make a difference. Others give to specific needs. They see an opportunity right in front of them and want to meet the need. Many Christians give because the Bible says to give. The Bible has more than 2,000 verses about stewardship, money, and generosity, including these two, one of which you read in Acts 20:
“But if anyone has the world’s goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God’s love abide in him?” (1 John 3:17)
“It is more blessed to give than to receive.” (Acts 20:35)
There are plenty of reasons to give, but here’s one you might not have considered before…
Giving is actually good for you!
Whether you’re giving your time, your influence, or your resources, studies show that giving is good for the giver’s physical and mental health.
Generosity it seems, is good for the Soul and the Body!
Live It
Read It
Acts 20:13-38
Study It
There are a lot of reasons people give. Some people give to a big, bold cause. They are inspired by huge vision and want to make a difference. Others give to specific needs. They see an opportunity right in front of them and want to meet the need. Many Christians give because the Bible says to give. The Bible has more than 2,000 verses about stewardship, money, and generosity, including these two, one of which you read in Acts 20:
“But if anyone has the world’s goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God’s love abide in him?” (1 John 3:17)
“It is more blessed to give than to receive.” (Acts 20:35)
There are plenty of reasons to give, but here’s one you might not have considered before…
Giving is actually good for you!
Whether you’re giving your time, your influence, or your resources, studies show that giving is good for the giver’s physical and mental health.
- Lowers blood pressure
- Less depression
- Lower stress levels
- Greater happiness
- Even a longer life
Generosity it seems, is good for the Soul and the Body!
Live It
- Have you seen any of these benefits in your life because of your obedience toward generosity?
- If you don’t see any of these benefits in your life, could it be that generosity is not a part of your life either?
- If it isn’t, what are some things that you could change to make generosity a habit in your life?