Giving is an investment, not a loss, so give! Joyful generosity requires a change of mindset. See the seven benefits of a generous spirit to see how your view of giving makes all the difference!

1. THE BUCK STARTS HERE 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

2. Remember this—a farmer who plants only a few seeds will get a small crop. But the one who plants generously will get a generous crop. — 2 Corinthians 9:6

3. Giving is an investment, not a loss, so give!

4. The miracle happens in the giving.

5. Your needs will be met. 1.

6. Your spirit will expand. 2.

7. You’ll have even more to give. 3.

8. The needs of others will be met. 4.

9. God will get the credit. 5.

10. Their affection for you will blossom. 6.

11. Others will pray for you. 7.

12. “ If you do away with the yoke of oppression, with the pointing finger and malicious talk, and if you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry and satisfy the needs of the oppressed, then your light will rise in the darkness, and your night will become like the noonday.” — Isaiah 58:9b-10

13. QUESTIONS FOR GOD next sunday