Generosity with Kids

You may use those verses as a springboard for discussion at home. These verses will be random, not in any sequential order. In the future, I hope to combine all of these columns and make them available in book form.
To begin with, I would like to discuss generosity, money and what the Bible has to say about this.
He who has a generous eye will be blessed, for he gives of his bread to the poor. Proverbs 22:9
Who will be blessing those who are generous? The Lord blesses us when we are generous with what He has given us. There are two aspect in being generous. First, we must not hoarde what we have. When there is a need in our community, our church, or even our family, we should not keep it to ourselves. Secondly, we should scatter what God has given to us. According to Proverbs 22:9, what does the generous person do? He gives bread to the poor; he scatters what he has to others.
He who gives to the poor will not lack, but he who hides his eyes will have many curses. Proverbs 28:27
John Bunyan wrote a short poem which sums up the idea in this next verse.
There was a man,
Some thought him mad.
The more he gave,
The more he had.
This little poem describes the way God deals with those who are generous. He blesses us when we give to those in need. It seems interesting to me that in both verses, the word "eye" is used. Why might this be? We must see with our eyes opportunities to be generous. One who is on the lookout for ways to share what God has given them is one who has a generous eye, an unhidden eye. Opportunities for generosity may be found in giving materially, but also they may be found in the realm of hospitality. We should be generous with our home, reaching out to those in need. God blesses those who are generous with their home, as well. Hospitality is a lost art in American society today. As believers, we can change this aspect of society by having others into our home.
When we minister to the poor, we are giving to the Lord. Blessing from Him will fall on us.

Kerry

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