Generosity 1 Timothy 6:17-19

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Generosity benefits you.

1 Timothy 6:17-19 A – As for the rich in this present age B – charge them not to be haughty C – nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches C 1 – but on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy. B 1 – They are to do good/be generous A 1 – storing up treasures for the future…

1 Timothy 6:17-19 (1) Generosity requires a focus beyond this present age. (2) Generosity requires a character that pursues godliness (3) Generosity requires a trust in our provident God.

1 Timothy 6:17-19 (1) Generosity requires a focus beyond this present age.

1 Timothy 6:17-19 “Contentment means complete identity and peace without stuff.”

1 Timothy 6:17-19

(1) Generosity requires a focus beyond this present age. (2) Generosity requires a character that pursues godliness

1 Timothy 6:17-19 “Even those of us who have very little money can still be guilty of craving it. Perhaps the both the poor and the rich Christian fight similar battles.”

1 Timothy 6:17-19 (1) Generosity requires a focus beyond this present age. (2) Generosity requires a character that pursues godliness (3) Generosity requires a trust in our provident God.

1 Timothy 6:17-19 “The Bible is not a book of random commands – do this or don’t do this. Rather, its commands are always grounded in a greater truth, they are the product of right thinking about God.”

1 Timothy 6:17-19 “We hope in what we believe to be reliable.”

1 Timothy 6:17-19 A – As for the rich in this present age B – charge them not to be haughty C – nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches C 1 – but on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy. B 1 – They are to do good/be generous A 1 – storing up treasures for the future…

We must engage with the material and social world to produce a visibly Christ-like manner of life in it.

1 Timothy 6:17-19 The benefits of Generosity: 1. We find true contentment, true identity.

1 Timothy 6:17-19 The benefits of Generosity: 1. We find true contentment, true identity. 2. We avoid tempting ourselves into a downward character spiral.

1 Timothy 6:17-19 The benefits of Generosity: 1. We find true contentment, true identity. 2. We avoid tempting ourselves into a downward character spiral. 3. We maintain communion with a generous God.

1 Timothy 6:17-19 The benefits of Generosity: 1. We find true contentment, true identity. 2. We avoid tempting ourselves into a downward character spiral. 3. We maintain communion with a generous God. 4. We store up treasure for the next age.

1 Timothy 6:17-19 The benefits of Generosity: 1. We find true contentment, true identity. 2. We avoid tempting ourselves into a downward character spiral. 3. We maintain communion with a generous God. 4. We store up treasure for the next age. 5. We taste true Kingdom life.

1 Timothy 6:17-19 The benefits of Generosity: 1. We find true contentment, true identity. 2. We avoid tempting ourselves into a downward character spiral. 3. We maintain communion with a generous God. 4. We store up treasure for the next age. 5. We taste true Kingdom life. 6. We bless those around us and motivate their generosity.

1 Timothy 6:17-19 Applications: 1. Surround yourself with generous Christians

1 Timothy 6:17-19 Applications: 1. Surround yourself with generous Christians 2. Plan your generosity

1 Timothy 6:17-19 Applications: 1. Surround yourself with generous Christians 2. Plan your generosity 3. Fight this battle with endurance

1 Timothy 6:17-19 Applications: 1. Surround yourself with generous Christians 2. Plan your generosity 3. Fight this battle with endurance 4. Don’t ride on your past acts of generosity

1 Timothy 6:17-19 Applications: 1. Surround yourself with generous Christians 2. Plan your generosity 3. Fight this battle with endurance 4. Don’t ride on your past acts of generosity 5. Rejoice when you look like a generous fool! 6. Do something insanely generous