Whoever despises his neighbor is a sinner, but blessed is he who is generous to the poor.
Proverbs 14:21 ESV
The Lord loves to see a generous heart. A generous heart mimics the heart of the Lord. He generously gave us salvation after we sinned against Him, He postpones His judgment, and holds back the depravity of the world. We must mimic the Lord in His generosity. Seek to give; it may not be money but even better your time and love.
Extended Version
One’s financial status does not define their relationship with God. What you do with the riches that God has given you speaks to what defines your relationship with God. If your money is used to show your love for God by giving to the poor, then that is a noble act. If you are financially lacking and cannot spare to share, you don’t have to worry. God cares for you. He sees your struggle and never turns a blind eye to it. God is looking at the heart of all men, rich or poor.
Challenge
Pray for God to allow you to be generous to someone today.
Prayer
Lord, I ask that you help me be like you. Let me find ways to be generous to others. In Jesus’ name, Amen!
Additional Scripture
For he has not despised or abhorred the affliction of the afflicted, and he has not hidden his face from him, but has heard, when he cried to him.
Psalm 22:24 ESV
It is well with the man who deals generously and lends; who conducts his affairs with justice.
Psalm 112:5 ESV’
