Proclamation:
"A
generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes
others will be refreshed ..." Proverbs 11:25 (NIV)
Explanation:
The
Proverbs of King Solomon contain some of the best advice ever given, from the
wisest man that ever lived. (2 Chronicles 1:7-12 and 1 Kings 4:29-34)
Under the influence of The Holy Spirit of God, Solomon wrote that generosity
would be rewarded. He said that if they were
a blessing to others, then they themselves would be blessed. Solomon also said that if they went about
looking for the good in others, then good things would come to them. (Proverbs
11:27)
Application:
As we sow, so shall we also
reap. (Job 4:8) What we give out is what
we will get back. And, one who gives
will get back much more in return than they give out. A seed which is planted produces not just
another seed, but many times more seeds, often there is more than a one hundred
fold increase. (Matthew 13:8 & 13:23) That which we want more of, we should try
giving more of that to others. As we
give to others, so shall we receive. He who is a blessing to others, will himself also
be blessed. When we give to the poor we
are actually lending to The Lord and He will repay us. (Proverbs 19:17) Jesus,
The Christ, said that it is better to give than to receive. (Acts 20:35) A
generous giving person will be blessed for being a blessing to others.
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