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The Gospels: Shattering Generosity Myths - Mark 12:41-44; Luke 21:1-4
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The Gospels: Full of Grace and Truth
Shattering Myths about Generosity
Mark 12:41-44; Luke 21:1-4
And Jesus sat over against the treasury, and beheld how the people cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much. (Mark 12:41)
And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two coins worth 2/5 of a cent. (Mark 12:42)
And he called [unto him] his disciples, and said unto them, “Verily I say unto you, That this poor widow has cast more in, than all they which have cast into the treasury:" (Mark 12:43)
“For all [they] did cast in unto the offerings of God out of what they had left; but she of what she was lacking did cast in all that she had, [even] all her living.” (Mark 12:44; Luke 21:4)
- What I give is nobody’s BUSINESS
- I don’t know what anybody gives Jesus is watching the people give and makes a point of calling his disciples’ attention to what and why people are giving We don’t say this about retail stores We don’t have a problem claiming our tax return off of our giving
- Giving = sacrifice People who give are happier
- 10% is enough to make a difference Giving encourages financial responsibility
- Budget Live on less than than you make Live debt free Spend on what you value Gratefulness for God’s provision Protect against greed
- The best time for one-time donations
- When there is a one-time expense
- Generosity becomes disassociated from discipleship Urgency and mission usually goes with it Before long, a few families are holding on to a building and large bank account, but not using it for the Kingdom in any way
- The poor are more charitable than the wealthy
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Prep for Next Week
Begin studying - Signs of His Coming - Matthew 24:1-35; Mark 13:1-37; Luke 21:5-36
Pray for an opportunity to invite a friend to church or share the gospel with them
Follow-up Discussion Questions
- Which myth about generosity stuck out to you the most? Why? Are there any myths about generosity that we didn’t discuss? How can we think about generosity as a part of our discipleship personally? As a church? Why do you think it is true that those who have less often give more (%) than those who have more? Why do we tend to focus our attention on those who have more ($) and give more ($)? What is the balance between being grateful for those who give more ($) while still recognizing those who give more (%)? Which generosity myth is the most vital to your own personal discipleship and growth?
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