“One gives freely, yet grows all the richer; another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want.” Proverbs 11:24 (ESV)
It would seem if one person freely gives of what they have they would be in more want than the person who keeps for themselves what they have; however, today’s verse tells us the opposite. For when we give freely of our money, our time, our talents, our compassion, our friendship, God seeks to richly bless us. Do not mistake this as a get rich quick scheme or some sort of prosperity gospel for it is not. God will bless those who give all those aforementioned things freely with no regard for what they will get in return. How can you begin to give more freely today?
Jessica Ford
Communications Director
Alive Ministries USA