Wonder
The Wonder of Generosity
Matthew 2:1-12
The Wonder of Generosity
Matthew 2:1-12
1. There are Two Ways to Live (Magi vs. Herod)
Proverbs 11:25- The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed.
Proverbs 15:27- Greed brings grief to the whole family, but those who hate bribes will live.
Luke 6:38-Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full-pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running over, and poured into your lap. The amount you give will determine the amount you get back.
Mark 7:21-23-For from within, out of a person’s heart, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, greed, wickedness, deceit, lustful desires, envy, slander, pride and foolishness. All these vile things come from within; they are what defile you.
2. There is One Way to get there
STEP #1: Be Aware
STEP #2: Prepare
Luke 6:30, “Give to everyone who begs from you, and from one who takes away your goods do not demand them back.”
Romans 12:10, “Outdo one another with honor.”
STEP #3: Extravagance
Final thought: Stepping into the Wonder of Generosity—still saves the Savior for all who need saving; and produces in you exceeding great joy.
Series Information
Christmas is a season filled with wonder. From the focus and response of children on Christmas morning to the miracle of the birth of Christ, including the responses of the "characters" of the Christmas story-- in a word, it is simply WONDER! The wonder for "wonder-sake" but ultimately Wonder that points to God.