The document emphasizes the importance of generosity, highlighting Filipino culture as one of the most generous globally, particularly in volunteering and charity work. It contrasts generosity with stinginess, describing characteristics of ungenerous behavior and the consequences of valuing money over kindness. Additionally, it provides biblical perspectives on generosity, encouraging giving, sharing, and a proper attitude towards wealth.

1. Pagiging
Mapagbigay
Values Series 2

3. Give, and you will receive.
You will be given much.
Pressed down, shaken
together, and running over, it
will spill into your lap.
The way you give to others
is the way God will give to
you.
Luke 6:38 NCV

4. Filipino Generosity
Among the most generous people in
the world, according a new study
made by the UK-based Charities Aid
Foundation (CAF).
More Filipinos volunteer (44%) than
in any other country in Southeast
Asia. Ranked fifth globally for its
participation in volunteering.

5. Filipino Generosity
Among the top 5 nation devoting the
most amount of time to charity work
17th overall worldwide in the 146-
nation World Giving Index 2012
Ranked 47th (32%) in donating cash
to charity.
Ranked 26th on helping strangers.

7. On being Stingy…
•They always take but give very little
back.
•They disappear kapag offering time sa
church.
•They’ll always borrow stuff rather than
buy their own, and if they break it, they
offer no replacement.

8. Stingy ones…
•They always are always on the “WIIFM!”
•They always ask for “Pakapin’ or say,
“Wala’y libre?”
•If you lend them money, they quickly get
an amnesia.
•They measure every effort; if they do
something for you, they won’t do it again
unless you reciprocate.

9. and you will be a
blessing to others.
Genesis 12:2 NCV
God told Abraham,
“I will bless you...
Purpose for Blessing

10. 1 Timothy 6:17-19
As for the rich in this present age, charge
them not to be haughty, nor to set their
hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but on
God, who richly provides us with everything
to enjoy. They are to do good, to be rich in
good works, to be generous and ready to
share, thus storing up treasure for
themselves as a good foundation for the
future, so that they may take hold of that
which is truly life.

11. 1. Never love money.
Our Attitude Towards
Money
The love of money causes all kinds
of evil. Some people have left the
faith, because they wanted to get
more money, but they have caused
themselves much sorrow (1 Timothy
6:10 NCV).

12. “Money is a wonderful servant but a terrible
master. If it gets on top and you get under it,
you will become its slave.”
– Stanley Jones
Our Attitude Towards
Money

13. 2. Never put your trust on
money.
Trust in your money and down you
go! Trust in God and flourish as a tree!
Proverbs 11:28 (LB)
Our Attitude Towards
Money

14. 3. Never make money your
life’s goal .
Men brag of all their evil lusts;
they revile God and congratulate
those the Lord abhors, whose only
goal in life is money (Psalm 10:3
LB).
Our Attitude Towards
Money

15. “I have made millions, but they brought me no
happiness.” -John D. Rockefeller
He who loves money shall never
have enough. The foolishness of
thinking that wealth brings
happiness! Ecclessiastes 5:10 (LB)
Our Attitude Towards
Money

16. On Being Generous
•Give to God your tithes and
offerings
•Give money to good causes
•Volunteer

18. On Being Generous
•Help a stranger
•Give positive feedbacks and
affirmation
•Have listening ears and
shoulders to cry on