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What is God looking for from you when it comes to being generous? Join Chip as he explores the answer to that question in this message from his series "The Genius of Generosity."

Breakthrough Concept #4: God does not measure generosity by the size of our gift, but by the size of our sacrifice.

The Christmas Story: A graduate course in generosity

• The Magi -Mt. 2:11 - Your Money
• The Shepherds -Lk. 2:15-17 - Your Time
• Joseph -Mt. 1:18-24 - Your Reputation
• Mary -Lk. 1:26-38 - Your Future
• Jesus -Mk 10:45 - Your Life
• The Father -Jn 3:16 - Your Most Precious Possession

Three observations:

1. Generosity is not so much a virtuous act, as it is a virtuous RESPONSE.
2. God does not measure generosity by the size of our gift, but by the size of our SACRIFICE.
3. Increasing levels of generosity bring increasing levels of REWARD / BLESSING.

Generosity is to love as thunder is to lightning: Luke 6:38

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You know that great feeling you get when you give a gift to someone? In this message, you’ll learn from Chip how to keep that feeling going 365 days a year!

Fact #1 – God blesses generous people! -Acts 20:35; Lk. 6:38; Pr. 22:9, 19:17, Dt. 24:19; Pr. 3:9-10, 11:24-25

Fact #2 – God provides clear criteria for becoming a generous person!

1. Genuine generosity gives the FIRST and the BEST to God. -Pr. 3:9-10
2. Genuine generosity is regular and SYSTEMATIC. -1 Cor. 16:2
3. Genuine generosity is PROPORTIONAL to our income. -1 Cor. 16:2
4. Genuine generosity is SACRIFICIAL. -2 Cor 8:1-4
5. Genuine generosity is THOUGHTFUL, voluntary, and WORSHIPFUL. -2 Cor. 9:5-7

Fact #3 – is Breakthrough Concept #3: God prospers me not to raise my standard of living, but to raise my standard of giving. (Randy Alcorn - The Treasure Principle)

Fact #4 – The key to becoming habitually generous and experience habitual happiness is FAITH!

• Faith says – Refuse to chase the wind. -Ec. 2:11
• Faith says – Enjoy God’s provision. -1 Tim. 6:19
• Faith says – God rewards those who step out and TRUST Him. -Heb. 11:6

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Is it possible to measure generosity? Chip continues his series “The Genius of Generosity” and reveals how you can actually measure your generosity.

Fact #1 – God blesses generous people! -Acts 20:35; Lk. 6:38; Pr. 22:9, 19:17, Dt. 24:19; Pr. 3:9-10, 11:24-25

Fact #2 – God provides clear criteria for becoming a generous person!

1. Genuine generosity gives the FIRST and the BEST to God. -Pr. 3:9-10
2. Genuine generosity is regular and SYSTEMATIC. -1 Cor. 16:2
3. Genuine generosity is PROPORTIONAL to our income. -1 Cor. 16:2
4. Genuine generosity is SACRIFICIAL. -2 Cor 8:1-4
5. Genuine generosity is THOUGHTFUL, voluntary, and WORSHIPFUL. -2 Cor. 9:5-7

Fact #3 – is Breakthrough Concept #3: God prospers me not to raise my standard of living, but to raise my standard of giving. (Randy Alcorn - The Treasure Principle)

Fact #4 – The key to becoming habitually generous and experience habitual happiness is FAITH!

• Faith says – Refuse to chase the wind. -Ec. 2:11
• Faith says – Enjoy God’s provision. -1 Tim. 6:19
• Faith says – God rewards those who step out and TRUST Him. -Heb. 11:6

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