* An abundance mindset is the path to prosperity.

* Paul was on a boat headed to Rome that crashed at the island of Malta.

* How would they respond? Look at the value exchange:

* Exchange #1 - vs 2 - The Islanders showed abundant hospitality to the 276 men onboard - gave them food and shelter.

* Exchange #2 - vs 7-9 - the leader had a sick dad, so Paul healed him !

* Exchange #3 - vs 10 - the Islanders outfitted them for the trip to Rome.

* Neither party asked for anything.

* They both gave value to the other prompted by the need of the moment.

* They both had an abundance mindset.

* Difference between an abundance mentality vs an entitlement mentality:

* An entitled person:

* 1) Thinks self, not serve.

* 2) Lives by comparison, not compassion.

* 3) Wants objects, not opportunities.

* 4) Gets, not gathers.

* 5) Is cheap, not frugal.

* 6) Sees self as provider.

* A person operating through an abundance mindset:

* 1) Thinks serve, not self.

* 2) Lives by compassion, not comparison.

* 3) Wants opportunities, not objects.

* 4) Gathers, not gets.

* 5) Is frugal, not cheap.

* 6) Sees God as provider.