Generosity - Thoughts from Charles
"He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but he who is kind to the needy honors God" (Proverbs 14:31)
I love these thoughts from Charles Morris:
When we share our resources with others, it helps the other person.
But the Bible teaches there is something more going on, something vertical as well as horizontal.
How we treat others actually communicates glory to God.
God created all human beings, and therefore, when we mistreat others we insult God.
We say to Him, 'Your creatures are not worth my effort.'
But when we show generosity we are telling Him through those acts that we value the things He has made.
They are worth our respect and investment.
Our generosity flows from a heart captivated by the generosity of our loving Savior.
He is generous to us, the needy, by providing a Savior to rebellious people, like we are, who can offer nothing in return but a heart filled with gratitude to Him.
As He has been to us, may we be to others...
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