ABOVE and beyond

2 Corinthians 8:1-10 (CSB)

1. Generosity is: internal before it’s external

2 Corinthians 8:1-2 (CSB)

1 John 3:17 (ESV)

2. Generosity is: above and beyond our ability

2 Corinthians 8:3-5 (CSB)

The getting ladder

Dreams

Security

Happiness

Ecclesiastes 2:11 (NLT)

Purpose

The giving ladder

Acts 20:35 (CSB)

Time

Talent

Treasure (tithe)

Generosity

3. Generosity is: the example

2 Corinthians 8:6-7 (CSB)

2 Corinthians 8:8-10 (CSB)